Michael Dempsey is managing partner at Compound, a research driven early-stage firm in New York that invests in AI, robotics, energy and crypto. He built the data and research team at CB Insights, where he coined the term Frontier Tech, then led early automation and deep tech deals at Rothenberg Ventures before founding Compound. He was a first-round investor in Wayve, and Compound also backed Osaro and Fort Robotics at seed and Series A. He writes and speaks widely on venture strategy and physical AI.