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EUVC | E401 | General Catalyst's Paula Wehmeyer on European tech & trends that are shaping the ecosystem

Jan 17, 2025

In this conversation, Paula Wehmeyer, a Partner at General Catalyst and an expert in European tech and AI, shares invaluable insights on the venture landscape. She discusses the firm’s $8 billion fund and its strategy to bolster both startups and underperforming companies. Topics include the rich potential for AI innovation in Europe, the importance of navigating regulatory challenges, and the necessity for deep tech expertise in evolving investment strategies. Paula also highlights Europe's resilience amidst current geopolitical and economic challenges.

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General Catalyst emphasizes a resilience strategy for Europe's infrastructure, integrating technology and AI to enhance response to future crises.

The podcast discusses Europe's talent pool in AI and the need to translate research into market-ready applications for startup growth.

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Global Resilience Strategy

The global resilience strategy aims to modernize essential infrastructure in Europe, especially in light of recent crises such as war and energy shortages. This initiative focuses on sectors like energy, industrial manufacturing, and supply chains, identifying the need for transformation and adaptation to ensure that these systems can effectively respond to future shocks. The approach emphasizes the importance of integrating technology, particularly AI, to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to changing market dynamics. By investing in companies poised for such transformations, the strategy seeks to create a more resilient economic infrastructure across Europe.

Intro

2min

Exploring General Catalyst's Impact and Transition to European Tech

3min

Navigating the European Tech Landscape

9min

Building Global Resilience in Europe

4min

Evolving Venture Capital: The Need for Deep Tech Expertise

18min

Navigating Valuations and AI Disruption in the Tech Ecosystem

3min

Today, Andreas talks with Paula Wehmeyer, Partner at General Catalyst, a global investment powerhouse that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI.

General Catalyst has $8B in new capital, with a track record spanning over 700 investments in transformative companies like Stripe, Airbnb, Anduril, and Helsing. Paula has an extensive background in investing across stages, from pre-seed to pre-IPO, and she has expertise in navigating the global venture landscape.

Together, we’ll explore how General Catalyst approaches cross-sector investments and what it takes to build resilience in the ever-evolving tech ecosystem. We’ll also discuss how applied AI reshapes industries and the opportunities this presents for founders and investors.

Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

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