Introduction

Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Jeff Richards, Ryan Denehy, and Jason Calacanis to discuss down rounds in startups, changing operations in response to market shifts, and the impact of AI & remote work on job availability.

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(0:00) David Weisburd intros Jeff Richards, Ryan Denehy, and Jason Calacanis

(4:29) Discussion on down rounds and cram down rounds in VC deals

(12:16) Ryan Denehy discusses the terms of investment and the importance of good business fundamentals

(19:00) Consequences for founders who fail to navigate their firms financially and the necessity of making changes for efficiency

(26:54) The importance of deal flow in venture capital and strategies to increase it

(31:51) Discussion on the use of AI in businesses and skepticism towards

(45:56) The potential benefits of AI infrastructure for startups

(51:38) The power of AI in small businesses and its impact on the economy

(56:58) The role of remote work in shaping the global economy and the potential of offshore hiring

(01:06:01) Wrap up: Jeff's latest 3 investments and Ryan's company, https://www.electric.ai

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Follow Jeff:

X: https://twitter.com/jrichlive

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrichards

Check out: https://notablecap.com/

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Follow Ryan:

X: https://twitter.com/denehyxxl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandenehy

Check out: https://www.electric.ai/

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Follow David:

X: ⁠https://twitter.com/DWeisburd⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd⁠

Check out: ⁠https://10xcapital.com

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Follow Jason:

X: ⁠https://twitter.com/jason⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jason⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis