Search for a command to run...
In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd interviews Eric Olson, CEO of Consensus, an AI search engine for scientific research, discussing how startups can differentiate themselves in the rapidly evolving AI landscape by maintaining a laser-focus on solving specific user problems. Eric argues that vertical products can coexist with horizontal AI models by delivering exceptional, tailored experiences that big tech companies cannot easily replicate due to their limited focus and risk tolerance.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode, Henry discusses his innovative "seed strapping" approach to startup funding, leveraging AI to help founders build lean, efficient companies without traditional venture capital constraints. He demonstrates this through his own AI-powered VC tool and a Lean AI Leaderboard, highlighting how AI is enabling entrepreneurs to create successful businesses with smaller teams and more flexible funding models.