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 is the world of venture capital evolving to fund the most complex, world-changing technologies? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Snow to trace his unique journey from education to entrepreneurship and into his role at Mass Ventures, where he tackles the unique challenges of deep tech and quantum computing.We dive into the future of fund structures and how new rules are democratizing access for a new class of accredited investors. Matt breaks down the specific criteria for betting on high-risk, high-reward sectors and shares invaluable strategies for startups navigating the very different worlds of selling to governments versus businesses.Packed with practical advice—from maintaining deal flow momentum during the holidays to essential networking tips for aspiring VCs—this episode is a masterclass in understanding the next frontier of technology investing.Key Takeaways:The Deep Tech Dive: An inside look at the risks, trends, and massive opportunities in sectors like quantum computing from an investor on the front lines.Democratizing Venture Capital: How new fund vehicles and crowdfunding are changing who can invest and where capital is flowing.The GovTech & B2B Sales Playbook: Key strategies for startups looking to sell to government entities versus traditional enterprise businesses.The Unconventional Path: How a background in education and entrepreneurship provides a unique lens for evaluating founders and technologies.Career Crossroads: Practical advice on breaking into VC, the pros and cons versus an industry role, and how to build a powerful network.
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.
