Shiva, named for the Hindu god of transformation, has raised $10 million to back AI startups of one to three people - which it calls "Stars" - and arm them with monthly stipends rather than large, upfront checks.
"No question: we're early," said Krane. "Third pitch, top of the second inning, driving at Formula One speeds." He added: "This is a pitch clock that we've never seen before. This game is moving incredibly quickly, for better and for worse."