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.
The race to build a self-driving future is on, but who is funding the brains behind the bots? This episode, we sit down with Lynn Greenberg of Autonomy Ventures, a New York-based VC that has been betting on intelligent machines since 2016.We dive deep into the world of early-stage investing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous mobility. Lynn pulls back the curtain on what it takes for a seed or Series A startup to stand out in these complex, capital-intensive fields. How does she separate true technological breakthroughs from mere hype?From the sensors that guide a self-driving car to the AI that powers an autonomous warehouse, we explore the critical challenges and massive opportunities that define this sector. Get an insider's view on the trends shaping the next wave of automation and the foundational tech that will power our autonomous future.Key Takeaways:The Early-Stage Edge: Why Autonomy Ventures focuses on seed and Series A and how they identify foundational tech in AI and robotics.Beyond Self-Driving Cars: Exploring the vast landscape of autonomous mobility, from logistics and drones to last-mile delivery.The Founder's Playbook: The key traits Lynn looks for in teams tackling the immense technical and regulatory hurdles of autonomy.The New York Tech Scene: How a flagship NYC firm is carving out a niche in a field often associated with Silicon Valley.The Future is Now: Insights into the most promising and overlooked applications of AI and robotics that are poised for growth.
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.
