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Enjoyed sharing some thoughts on how I look at investing in AI first companies with my friend Karan Karia. He’s starting a newsletter and podcast series - “AI renaissance”, I highly recommend you check it out for daily takes on this space. A few notes on our discussion below: 1/ Easily accessible AI models are a game changer 🚀 Previously, complex data pipelines were needed to build models. Now, APIs and simple interfaces make it possible for anyone to interact with these powerful tools. 2/ Focus on the future 🤖 - When considering investing in AI startups, look for companies that are building applications on top of the latest and greatest models. The space is moving fast, so adaptability is key. 3/ Foundational strengths are key for founders 🧠 Look for founders with a deep understanding of the problem they are solving and the industry they are targeting. Personally, I look for technical co-founders that are comfortable adapting to new models and technologies as they emerge. 4/ AI is disrupting everything 🤯 In the next 5-10 years, AI is expected to make its way into nearly every industry. Companies that don't embrace AI risk falling behind. 🤖 5/ Using AI is becoming the standard 📈 Just like using the internet has become commonplace, using AI to complete tasks will likely become the standard in many industries within the next five years. Not using AI could be considered malpractice in some fields. 🩺 You wouldn’t go check out an encyclopedia after Google came out! But verify your results

Are you are considering or researching AI for your Enterprise? Check out this recent podcast Featuring Igor Jablokov, Pryon CEO, and creator of the technology you know today as Alexa. #Responsible #Accurate #Secure #Trusted #EnterpriseAI - Pryon

Have a listen to these insights by Darian Shirazi. All about AI and the value it can bring. #podcast on BetaKit “I think that there are two types of investors right now. There are ones that are being thoughtful about it and steering clear of investments that could cause harm. And then there are some that are wading into them and don’t care at all.” Darian Shirazi https://lnkd.in/enFpNVKA

Today on TechCrunch's Equity Podcast: Cracking the AI and consumer code with early Zoom-backer Maven Ventures. Listen in for my predictions on where Consumer AI will head this year!

Catch up on our last episode of AI Uncovered, “The Vital Role of GenAI in Enterprises”. Tune in as Fred Schonenberg, Founder and CEO of VentureFuel, discusses generative AI and the relationship between venture capital firms, startups and enterprises with Tim Martin.  Listen on all major podcast platforms: 👉 Yseop https://bit.ly/3wzjW5J  👉 Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/3T8b12O  👉 Spotify https://bit.ly/3InE2mj #AI #Techpodcast #LLM #GenerativeAI #GenAI

This is the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I welcome Stephanie Rieben-de Roquefeuil to the show! Stephanie is the Co-Founder & CEO of Diedem Capital, which is a funding marketplace for founders. Stephanie has a wealth of experience within the startup and venture capitalist space, and in my opinion, no better person to give us a real insight into what is happening in the world of Tech and AI right now. We covered A LOT: 💹Stephanie's background and what made her launch Diadem 💹What is the aim of the platform, and what makes it unique? 💹Stephanie's thoughts on the current state of the generative AI startup scene 💹What specific areas/sectors within AI is Stephanie most excited about and why? 💹What do investors look at before deciding whether that company is investible? 💹What is the general rule of thumb for valuing a start-up in AI?  💹What challenges does Stephanie foresee happening in the AI market for startups over the coming months? 💹Stephanie's advice on how founders can navigate a turbulent market!

From Techcrunch: Another $100M for AI, why not ------------------------------- Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s the rundown from this morning: […] #techcrunch #startups #breakingtechnews

Check out the recent episode of The DealMakers Podcast with Alejandro Cremades to hear BigPanda founder and CEO Assaf Resnick discuss his journey to BigPanda and how the company is changing the game for IT teams. Assaf shares how BigPanda is harnessing the power of generative AI to automate IT operations and help enterprises of all sizes keep their digital services running. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3Rtg1Qb

Curious about... 😲 The most outrageous pitch Nick Adams has ever heard? ⚾ How being a baseball player trained him to be a venture capitalist? 🏛 What he's telling Congress we need to do to regulate AI? Check out his most recent podcast with Dan Turchin for all this and more.

From Techcrunch: Another $100M for AI, why not ------------------------------- Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s the rundown from this morning: […] #techcrunch #startups #breakingtechnews