New VC job: Chief AI Officer

B Capital has appointed Andrew Jackson as its first Chief AI Officer to develop AI tools, with plans to spin them out to other investors. This builds on their internal AI system, Bee Hive, which assists with investment committee memos and deal analysis. Jackson aims to leverage AI to improve decision-making by tracking investor choices and missed opportunities.

• B Capital has created a new role, Chief AI Officer, and appointed Andrew Jackson.
• Jackson will help B Capital develop AI tools for internal use and potential spinouts.
• The firm’s internal AI system, Bee Hive, currently assists with investment memos and deal analysis.
• AI is seen as a valuable tool for tracking investor decisions and identifying missed opportunities.
• B Capital recently made its first acquisition, agreeing to buy Russell Investments for approximately $2.8 billion, with AI expected to play a role.
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