"World of DaaS" Crunchbase CEO Jager McConnell - predicting acquisitions, value of data, AI
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Jun 3, 2025 
Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase and a leader in business intelligence for startups, dives into the volatile venture funding landscape. He discusses how unique data insights often surpass objective truths for data companies. Jager explores the critical role of proprietary data in the AI era and predicts acquisition trends effectively. The conversation also touches on the evolving definitions of startup funding and the workforce's need to integrate AI tools, stressing adaptability amidst rapid technological advancements.
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Venture Funding Dynamics 2025
- The venture funding environment is down from the 2021 peak but better than recent years.
- Seed stage valuations remain high while deals become harder to get funding.
AI Disrupts Enterprise Software
- AI disruption means new workflow tools won't last long as standalone companies.
- Custom internal apps built with AI will replace many off-the-shelf enterprise tools.
Monetize User Behavior Data
- Give away product access to gather user activity data and monetize insights instead.
- Use proprietary user behavior data to create predictive analytics others can't replicate.