Post by True Ventures

AI fluency is the new career advantage. And the people learning to solve problems and create meaningful outcomes with it aren't just becoming more productive. They're developing new instincts for problem-solving, experimentation, and creating measurable value at companies of all kinds. That's the idea behind the 2026 True Ventures Fellowship. This summer, 11 fellows are joining AI-native companies in the True Portfolio. Not to study AI from the sidelines, but to build with it every day. These are companies where AI isn't an add-on feature or a productivity tool. It's part of how products are designed, decisions are made, and work gets done. When we selected this year's cohort, we weren't looking for people who had already mastered every model or workflow. We were looking for curiosity, adaptability, strong judgment, and a willingness to learn in public. Welcome to the 2026 cohort: Greeshma Doppalapudi, Shantanu Deshpande, Oscar Mendoza-Oliva, Pear Chotbunwong, Bao-Thu Pham, Charlotte Woo, Sophia Moloo, Aditya Pawar, Alex Knight, Thalia Ruxin, and Fredre'Oni Terrado. We're looking forward to seeing what you build! Read more about the program from Julie Walker and sign up to be notified with 2027 fellowship details: https://lnkd.in/eFUUi2U4