In this episode of Super SaaS Bros, Jayde & Cory are stoked to bring on the everything man: Cooper Simson - Ironman, Jewellery man, and Venture man.

Cooper shares his journey as a portfolio manager at Martell Ventures, discussing the evaluation of AI startups, the importance of founder traits, and the challenges of market adoption. He emphasizes the need for clear problem-solving and user experience in product development, while also exploring blue ocean strategies in the AI landscape.

Cooper concludes with insights on the importance of saying yes to opportunities and validating ideas before pursuing them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cooper Simpson

03:14 Transitioning to Martell Ventures

06:11 Evaluating AI Startups: Criteria and Red Flags

09:04 The Importance of Founders in Startup Success

12:01 Incubation vs. Partnership: Martell Ventures' Approach

15:12 Navigating Industry Risks and Dependencies

17:56 Market Validation and Product Development Strategies

20:58 The Future of AI Startups and Market Competition

25:50 Navigating AI Disruption in Business

29:57 Overcoming Adoption Challenges in Accounting

34:06 Building Trust and Transparency in AI Solutions

37:58 Emerging Blue Ocean Strategies in Business

42:58 Key Traits of Successful Startups

46:02 The Power of Saying Yes to Opportunities

Want to connect with Cooper Simson?

Instagram: @coop_doggydog

Email: cooper@danmartell.com

Website: https://www.danmartell.com/ventures/