I sat down with Vanessa, former Partner at NEA where she invested in both B2B and B2C companies and an operator who held leadership roles at Twilio and Box, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of consumer tech.

In this episode, we explored how AI is reshaping the consumer landscape, what defensibility looks like in a world of fast-moving competitors, and the behavioral shifts founders should be paying attention to. Vanessa also shared her perspective on the evolution of the job market, how consumer startups can adapt to changing dynamics, and which trends she believes are more hype than substance.

If you’re building or investing in the next wave of consumer products, this one is full of insights from someone who’s seen both sides of the table.

Thanks Zephyr Technologies for sponsoring!