In this episode, we sit down with Ben Parr, General Partner at Theory Forge Ventures and President/Co-founder of Octane AI. A former editor at Mashable and author of "Captivology," Ben brings a unique lens to the world of AI investing and entrepreneurship. We dive into his journey from journalism to founding a profitable AI platform, the future of AI in editorial and e-commerce, and his tactical advice for founders on achieving product-market fit, storytelling, and resilience. Ben shares invaluable insights from the front lines of AI venture capital, discussing why "AI founders backing AI founders" is a powerful model and how tenacity is the ultimate founder superpower. A must-listen for anyone in tech, startups, or investing.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Parr, General Partner at Theory Forge Ventures and President/Co-founder of Octane AI. A former editor at Mashable and author of "Captivology," Ben brings a unique lens to the world of AI investing and entrepreneurship. We dive into his journey from journalism to founding a profitable AI platform, the future of AI in editorial and e-commerce, and his tactical advice for founders on achieving product-market fit, storytelling, and resilience. Ben shares invaluable insights from the front lines of AI venture capital, discussing why "AI founders backing AI founders" is a powerful model and how tenacity is the ultimate founder superpower. A must-listen for anyone in tech, startups, or investing.
How are the world's wealthiest families using their capital to build a better, more sustainable food system? This episode, we pull back the curtain on Earth First Food Ventures (EFFV), a unique investment platform built for ultra-high-net-worth families to co-invest in and launch the most ambitious food tech companies of tomorrow.We're joined by Brian Ruszczyk, whose 25-year career at the helm of JP Morgan, Citi, and Deutsche Bank has given him a masterclass in global finance and emerging markets. He now applies that extensive experience to a singular mission: identifying and scaling companies with a sustainable, social impact edge in the food technology space.From their global headquarters in the Cayman Islands to their expanding presence in Geneva, Athens, and Brazil, we explore how this unique firm is leveraging a truly international perspective to find and fund the bold ideas that will redefine our relationship with food.Key Takeaways:The Family Office Edge: An inside look at a unique platform that allows global families to co-invest directly in groundbreaking food tech ventures.The Sustainable Food Revolution: Explore the most promising and impactful investment opportunities in the food technology sector.From Wall Street to Food Tech: How Brian's experience running complex international operations for major banks informs a disciplined, global investment strategy.The Latin American Opportunity: Insights into the unique potential of the Latin American market from an expert who has worked in the region for decades.Building a Global Network: The strategy behind EFFV's expanding physical presence and how a multi-jurisdictional team spots trends and opportunities ahead of the curve.
The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Parr, General Partner at Theory Forge Ventures and President/Co-founder of Octane AI. A former editor at Mashable and author of "Captivology," Ben brings a unique lens to the world of AI investing and entrepreneurship. We dive into his journey from journalism to founding a profitable AI platform, the future of AI in editorial and e-commerce, and his tactical advice for founders on achieving product-market fit, storytelling, and resilience. Ben shares invaluable insights from the front lines of AI venture capital, discussing why "AI founders backing AI founders" is a powerful model and how tenacity is the ultimate founder superpower. A must-listen for anyone in tech, startups, or investing.
