RnD Ventures

📖 Learning Together Another week, another batch of insights from our community! This week's highlights:The MVP Complexity Trap: a developer shares why saying "NO" to features saves startups from failure. Learn why more features = death by complexity, and the one question that determines if you are ready to build.Why Buyers Ghost You (Even When They Want Your Product): a LinkedIn post explaining that buyers aren’t rejecting solutions, they’re exhausted. Key lessons for sellers on making adopt...

📝 B2B SaaS is Dead - Long Live Collaboration TechThe $317 billion B2B SaaS world is cracking under evolving realities: AI displacing user-based pricing, organizations adopting fluid team structures, and the extinction of rigid procurement models. The fundamental concept of "business-to-business" is dissolving before our eyes. In its place, Collaboration Tech rises with tools built for swarm teams, outcome-driven value, and bottom-up adoption. Read the full article to dive into RnDAO’s vision...

📝 The End of an EraThe $317B B2B SaaS market is reaching its limits, giving rise to the Swarm Tech era. In our latest article we explore why the familiar model of enterprise-software subscriptions is collapsing, and what’s taking its place. Here’s a taste of what you’ll uncover:Why the “B2B + SaaS” formula is becoming obsoleteHow the concept of “business-to-business” itself is losing relevanceWhat we’re calling the Swarm Tech eraHow entrepreneurs and investors can position themselves nowIf y...

💼 Calling all UX DesignersRnDAO is inviting experienced UX designers to join our Innovator Program, a part-time learning journey for those ready to grow and co-create. Candidates should be looking to explore at least one of the following: • Finding product-market fit in 0→1 startups • The intersection of blockchain and AI • Collaboration and the future of work You’ll work with 8–10 ventures, gain experience in strategy and product, and receive governance participation across the portfolio of...

📖 Learning Together Another week, another wealth of knowledge shared by our community! The learning never stops in our Discord channels, and we're here to share some of them. This week’s highlights: The $1.2M post formula: A creator shares the storytelling structure that turned his LinkedIn posts into a seven-figure pipeline.How Meesho Beat Amazon at Scale: Learn how Meesho became India's largest e-commerce platform by shipment volume with a $3.17 average order value.From idea to influence: ...

👥 Monthly Community CallIn last week's RnDAO Community Call, we shared recent updates and welcomed our new community partner, Dev3Pack. The highlight was Negation Game's live demo of their governance tool, which participants actively tested as a group. Watch the recording to learn how Negation Game works and how you can use it with your own team. We wrapped up the call with a lively speed networking session. You can check out the slides here to catch up on RnDAO and our ventures’ latest upda...

👥 Monthly Community CallThis Thursday, October 9th, at 4 PM UTC, join our next Community Call! Here’s what’s coming up:Latest updates from RnDAOMeet one of our community partners: Dev3PackLive demo from one of our ventures, Negation Game with Q&AWays to get involved and contributeNetworking with others in the communityReserve your spot now, we’d love to have you with us!RnDAO Monthly Community Call · Zoom · LumaJoin us for the RnDAO Community Call, where innovation meets collaboration! This ...

📢 A new name, a new chapterWe’re evolving! RnDAO is now RnD Ventures. Same mission, sharper focus. What started as a collaborative DAO has grown into a full venture studio and product ecosystem helping founders build the future of collaboration technology. “RnD” stands for Research & Development - the foundation that allows us to build high-quality, sustainable ventures shaping the future of work. While our name evolves, our collaborative DNA stays the same. We continue to govern transparent...

📘 New Book Launch: The Networked FirmThe Networked Firm: Capital Allocation in the Age of Blockchain and AI, is now officially out! The launch event happened last week at Schelling Point Buenos Aires during Devconnect ARG. Co-authored by Kevin Owocki, Daniel Stringer & Daniel Ospina, this book serves as a field guide to how blockchain and AI are dissolving traditional firms and creating new networked organizations. You can now order your own digital or print copy here.Kevin Owocki & Daniel O...

📘 Official Launch at Schelling PointWe are happy to announce that The Networked Firm: Capital Allocation in the Age of Blockchain and AI will be officially released this week, on November 20. The launch will take place at Schelling Point Buenos Aires during Devconnect, a gathering of builders and thinkers focused on coordination, public goods, and ecosystem-level challenges, making it a fitting venue for the release. Join us at 3:30 p.m. (local time) to meet two of the authors, Kevin Owocki ...