Episode 92 is with Jordan Segall, Principal at Redpoint Ventures!

In this episode, you will learn the differences between early and late stage investing, what makes a good market opportunity, the balancing act of the Investor-Founder relationship, and how Open AI and ChatGPT is going to change the future of work. Jordan also details his thoughts on the macro environment and hype trains in the AI industry. 

At Redpoint, Jordan has made investments into Cyberhaven, Heartex, Dagger, and Railway. Prior to that, he brings a wealth of experience ranging from McKinsey & Co., Palantir Technologies, SalesforceIQ, C3, and Unusual Ventures. Jordan attended Stanford University from where he holds an MS in Management Science & Engineering. 

Redpoint Ventures
https://www.redpoint.com/

Timestamps
 1:40 - Intro
 6:35 - Redpoint Ventures
 8:46 - Early Stage vs. Later Stage Investing
10:28 - What Makes a Good Market Opportunity?
11:48 - Investment Case Study - Railway.app
14:14 - Biggest Challenge as a VC
17:15 - The Investor-Founder Relationship
20:00 - Providing Candid Feedback to Founders
25:24 - Macro-economic Environment - Fundraising advice
31:58 - Open AI & ChatGPT
34:32 - Hypetrains in A.I.
37:40 - Lightning Round