Alon BonderCES 2018: Computer Vision Takes Center StageIf the theme of the last few CES events was giving technology a voice, this year’s convention focused on giving it vision.Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Alon BonderHere’s What Chatbots Got WrongWhen Facebook launched enterprise chatbots in its Messenger app last year there was a ton of hype around the changing ways in which…Aug 21, 20173Aug 21, 20173
Alon BonderWhy Voice Tech is About to See Major Love From VCsOver the past few months, it’s been all but impossible to escape the growing buzz around voice technology. From Amazon’s Echo to Google…Jun 13, 201716Jun 13, 201716
Alon BonderGiving Advertisers a [Literal] VoiceIn the early 2000s, the rise of search engines led to a tectonic shift in the advertising industry. Through sponsored placements in search…Mar 20, 2017Mar 20, 2017
Alon BonderVirtual Goods: The Next Big Gold RushIf you’ve ever played Candy Crush during your morning commute, you’ll understand why some have compared it to an addictive drug. In fact…Feb 21, 20172Feb 21, 20172
Alon BonderFive Lessons From The +$15B Virtual Goods EconomyWhile it’s tempting to dismiss virtual goods as a niche product category limited to online role-playing games or emoji “stickers,” the…Jan 10, 2017Jan 10, 2017
Alon BonderinHostfullyIn Strangers We Trust: Thoughts On The Sharing EconomyHaving stayed in my fair share of Airbnb’s over the years, I can vouch for the value of the human element. At one apartment in Palo Alto…Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016
Alon BonderOn Joining Venrock & The Secret To a Good Career PivotIn March of 2012 I found myself pacing back and forth on the tar-covered rooftop of my LA apartment building, trying to figure out what I…Sep 1, 20162Sep 1, 20162
Alon BonderinSelf-Driving CarsWhy Tesla Could Challenge Uber in RideshareTechnical brilliance, standardization, and luxury.Jul 26, 20163Jul 26, 20163
Alon BonderinSelf-Driving CarsRebuilding Car Companies in The CloudBig automakers are undergoing a period of incredible change. As autonomous driving takes center stage across product roadmaps, the value of…Dec 10, 20152Dec 10, 20152