Talking Shop with Medha Agarwal and Amy Yin of Early Stage Firm Defy
Nov 18, 2023
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Medha Agarwal and Amy Yin join Defy as a GP and Venture Partner respectively. They discuss their experiences in the tech industry, investment strategy and market conditions, challenges of investing in the AI space, and the potential for investor side deals.
The board shakeup at OpenAI raises concerns about future direction and governance.
Defy's new investors, Medha Agarwal and Amy Yin, are interested in the future of work, verticalization of AI, and increasing female representation in venture capital.
Deep dives
OpenAI announces departure of Sam Altman
The board of OpenAI announced that Sam Altman would be parting ways with the company due to concerns about his communication with the board. Co-founder and CTO, Ilya Sutskever, would assume the position of interim CEO, while Greg Brockman, co-founder and president, announced he would be leaving as well. The news caused a stir in the tech industry, with many questioning the board's actions and the future direction of OpenAI.
Interview with new investors at Defi
In this episode, Connie interviews Meta Agarwal and Amy Yin, two new investors at Defi. Meta joins as a general partner, while Amy comes on board as a venture partner. They discuss their backgrounds, previous experiences, and what brought them to Defi. Both investors highlight their interest in investing in companies that focus on the future of work and the verticalization of AI. They also express their shared belief in the need for more female representation in venture capital.
Amy Yin's journey from entrepreneur to investor
Amy Yin, currently a director of products at Envoy, shares her entrepreneurial journey. She started her own company, Office Together, during the pandemic, aiming to create a safe and collaborative workplace. Envoy later acquired her company, and she joined as director of products. Amy also talks about her foray into angel investing and her passion for supporting women-led businesses. Her role as a venture partner at Defi allows her to combine her experience as an operator and investor.
Meta Agarwal's move from Redpoint to Defi
Meta Agarwal talks about her transition from a partner at Redpoint Ventures to joining Defi as a general partner. She discusses the decision-making process and the alignment she found with the values and culture of Defi. Meta highlights her focus on investing in exceptional founders who have the potential to transform industries. She also mentions her interest in various sectors, including fintech, vertical SaaS, marketplaces, and healthcare.
Connie chats with Medha Agarwal and Amy Yin, who are joining Defy as a GP and Venture Partner, respectively.
Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired) 2. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance) 3. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher) 4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea) 5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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