#41 Viet Le: Building, selling, and investing at the application layer of AI

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Mostly Awesome is a podcast about the personal journeys of innovators. We talk to the doers and thinkers of our time to understand what motivates them and why they do what they do. Together we reflect upon their decisions, wins, and setbacks. Meet our inspiring yet relatable guests from the world of entrepreneurship and technology to find out what may help you to become an innovator of tomorrow! Get ready for bi-weekly episodes on Wednesdays. We are looking forward to our guests and your feedback to podcast@cdtm.de. Mostly Awesome is brought to you by the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Munich. For more information, check www.cdtm.de/podcast. And now lean back, listen in, and learn from the thought leaders of our time!

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#41 Viet Le: Building, selling, and investing at the application layer of AI

Mostly Awesome

27 minutes 12 seconds

9 months ago

#41 Viet Le: Building, selling, and investing at the application layer of AI

Insights from Viet Le, an Early-Stage VC and Partner @ General Catalyst: Betting on Young, Naive Founders and Navigating the AI Hype In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Viet who shares his unique investment philosophy focused on young, naive first-time founders. The discussion covers controversial opinions on the current AI hype and the importance of building and selling efficiently in the early stages. Viet also provides personal background on transitioning from a founder to a VC and offers insights on making independent investment decisions. Various topics such as defensibility in AI software, opportunities in the application layer of AI, and the importance of a bias for action in building startups are explored, along with the potential for AI-native companies to disrupt traditional industries. 00:00 Diving Right In: No Introductions Needed 00:30 Controversial Opinions in AI and VC 01:48 Founder Preferences: Young vs. Experienced 02:56 The Importance of Building and Selling 03:22 From Founder to VC: A Personal Journey 04:33 Making Independent Decisions in a FOMO Market 04:59 Investing in Gen AI: Insights and Examples 07:10 Defensibility in AI Software 09:23 The Future of AI in Coding and Applications 15:52 Consumer AI: Opportunities and Challenges 16:51 Essential Skills for Founders 22:37 Startup Advice: Action Over Whiteboards 25:56 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts