

PART 1: Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah | Consumer AI Tech, Seed Investing, and Apple
4 snips Oct 3, 2024
Semil Shah, a founding General Partner at Haystack and Venture Partner at Lightspeed, joins for an engaging conversation about the seed investing landscape. They unpack the rising trends in early-stage investments and how startups can attract discerning investors. Semil shares insights on the rivalry between Apple and Google, discussing the gap between marketing blitzes and real product functionality. The discussion also touches on the challenges of building successful AI consumer tech and the allure of a digital detox in today’s hyper-connected world.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Evaluating Greatness in Sports and the Surge of Seed Investing
01:40 • 4min
The New Age of Seed Funding
05:51 • 4min
Navigating the AI Venture Capital Landscape
09:47 • 17min
Tech Titans and Emerging Challenges
26:40 • 5min
Navigating Consumer Tech: Digital Detox and AI Rivalries
31:29 • 3min