In this episode of Escape Velocity, Anand Iyer shares his extensive journey from Microsoft to becoming a venture capitalist, discussing the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on startups.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding market trends, the risks of the current AI bubble, and the significance of founder dynamics in early-stage investments. Our conversation also explores the intersection of AI and crypto, the potential of Web3 technologies, and the challenges of finding product-market fit in this rapidly changing environment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Escape Velocity
01:00 Anand Iyer's Journey in Tech and Venture Capital
03:30 The Role of Experience in Venture Capital
06:09 AI's Impact on Startup Operations and Investing
09:54 Identifying Bubble Behavior in AI Investing
12:45 Navigating a Chaotic Investment Environment
16:49 Common Mistakes Founders Make in Their First Year
20:49 The Importance of Hiring in Startups
22:55 The Intersection of AI and Crypto
23:17 The Current Landscape of AI and Crypto
29:01 Evaluating Virtuals and AI Agents
33:45 Web3's Potential in AI
41:49 Investment Insights in AI Companies
46:05 Recommendations for Books and Media
Links:
- Anand's X profile: https://x.com/ai
- Anand's Website: https://www.anandiyer.com/
- Book: Who is Michael Ovitz: https://www.amazon.sg/Who-Michael-Ovitz-Powerful-Hollywood/dp/0753553384
Check out Teng Yan and CK's stuff:
- Chain of Thought Research: https://chainofthought.xyz
- Tensorplex Labs: https://www.tensorplex.ai/
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