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Kevin Hartz discusses his journey investing in and building technology companies, from early successes like PayPal and Eventbrite to his current venture capital firm A*, which focuses on backing young founders and investing heavily in AI and early-stage companies.
Steven Fabre discusses how LiveBlocks helps companies incorporate AI into their products by treating AI as a collaborator, focusing on seamless integration that meets users where they are and enables natural interaction across different parts of an application.
Flex, an AI-native private bank for middle market business owners, raised a $60 million Series B and launched Flex Elite, a personal banking product that aims to provide a comprehensive financial platform spanning business and personal finance for high-net-worth entrepreneurs.
Eight Sleep's CEO Matteo Franceschetti discusses how his company is using AI and temperature control technology to improve sleep quality, develop a revolutionary sleep product, and potentially transform consumer health.
Rahul Vohra discusses how Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly, rebranded the combined companies, and shares insights into building a successful product, the importance of game design principles, and his vision for an AI-powered productivity suite.
Erik Bernhardsson discusses building Modal, an AI-native infrastructure platform that helps developers run AI applications more efficiently by solving complex GPU and infrastructure challenges.
In this episode, Austin Petersmith discusses Howie, an AI secretary focused on scheduling meetings via email, which leverages human-in-the-loop technology to create a precise and reliable scheduling assistant for professionals.
A deep dive into Loops, the email sending platform for software companies, exploring the founders' journey, product philosophy, and insights on building a successful startup in the email infrastructure space.
A conversation with Chris Frantz, CEO and co-founder of Loops, exploring the company's journey in simplifying email for software companies, their approach to product development, and the importance of focusing on building a great product over marketing hype.
A deep dive into venture capital research reveals surprising insights, including how most startup failures stem from raising too much money too early, and the importance of origination-stage investing in uncovering truly innovative companies.
Eoghan McCabe discusses Intercom's AI-driven transformation, pivoting from a struggling software company to launching Fin, an AI customer service agent that outperforms competitors by using multiple sophisticated models and a unique outcome-based pricing strategy. He argues that AI will fundamentally disrupt white-collar work and that software companies must reimagine themselves to remain relevant in the emerging AI landscape.
Albert Azout of Level Ventures discusses how venture capital firms can generate alpha by understanding market changes, network dynamics, and emerging opportunities, focusing on strategies like criticality investing and leveraging data-driven insights. The conversation explores the complexities of venture investing, including the importance of networks, the challenges of predicting market shifts, and the evolving landscape of technology investment.