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.
What does it take to build a thriving startup ecosystem far from Silicon Valley? This episode, we sit down with Jack, a founding partner at More Ventures, who has been helping build Israel into a global tech powerhouse for over two decades.Jack brings a unique operator's perspective, having lived through the highs of a NASDAQ IPO as a VP at Register.com. He reveals how that experience shapes his approach as a VC today—not just as a source of capital, but as a trusted advisor and a dedicated recruiter for the founders he backs. We explore his investments in companies like WeissBeerger (acquired by AB InBev) and Emefcy, and learn why he considers helping young talent launch their careers one of his most rewarding jobs.From coaching little league in Israel to chairing a community school, Jack also shares how his passions outside of venture capital enrich his work and his life, creating a powerful model for a fulfilling career.Key Takeaways:The Operator-Investor Edge: How the firsthand experience of a NASDAQ IPO informs a deeply empathetic and practical approach to venture capital.Building the Israeli Tech Miracle: An insider's perspective on two decades of investing in and contributing to Israel's vibrant startup ecosystem.The Talent Scout: Why Jack considers recruiting and mentoring young talent for portfolio companies a core part of his VC strategy and a personal passion.The Trusted Advisor Role: What it means to be a true partner to founders, going beyond the boardroom to support teams through the entire journey.Life Beyond the Deal: How community involvement, like coaching and education, creates a more balanced and impactful life and career.
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.
