The chapter delves into the disruption caused by embracing non-consensus insights with AI in the industry, comparing historical shifts in technology to the potential paradigm shift with mass cognition. It discusses the significance of innovative business models in disorienting established players and highlights the importance of embracing failure for breakthrough success.
Mike Maples is a co-founding partner at the venture capital firm, Floodgate. He’s also the author of the new book, “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Maples for a conversation about:
- How to spot true visionaries.
- Missing out on an early investment opportunity in Airbnb.
- Whether the AI future will be defined by incumbents or upstarts.
Companies mentioned: AMZN, LYFT, OKTA, CHGG, AAPL, MSFT
Host: Alex Friedman
Guest: Mike Maples, Jr.
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dez Jones, Tim Sparks
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