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.
Jason A Scharf: Illumina's Life Science Accelerator
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Jason A Scharf: Illumina's Life Science Accelerator
The future of healthcare is here, and it's being written at the intersection of big data and human biology. In this episode, we sit down with Jason, a strategist and angel investor who is guiding companies through this seismic shift.We dive into how the industry is evolving to consume a massive spectrum of data—from genomics to economic trends—and use AI to deliver real-time clinical interventions. Jason breaks down his rigorous process for helping companies build an executable vision, shift their business models, and create unshakeable competitive differentiation.As a co-fund manager of the San Diego Angel Conference and a mentor with the NexCubed Digital Health Accelerator, Jason also provides an insider's view of the startup ecosystem. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how data, strategy, and investment are converging to create the next generation of healthcare breakthroughs.Key Takeaways:The Data-Driven Healthcare Revolution: How the fusion of clinical, genomic, and behavioral data is creating a new paradigm for treatment and prevention.The Strategy Playbook: Jason's framework for building fact-based strategic plans that move companies from anecdotal decision-making to data-driven execution.Cultivating Innovation: How to identify and build transformative partnerships that sit at the convergence of data and clinical action.The Angel Investor's Lens: What a seasoned angel looks for in early-stage digital health, pharma, and med tech startups.Navigating Industry Shifts: Key insights on helping companies pivot business models, accelerate product innovation, and withstand intense competitive pressure.
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.
