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Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Sarah Guo - The Power of Conviction - [Invest Like the Best, EP.383]

Aug 6, 2024
01:13:08
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Sarah Guo, founder and CEO of Conviction, an early-stage venture capital firm for AI companies, discusses her journey from Greylock to launching her own firm. She shares insights on recruiting for VC, navigating early-stage investments, and the evolving AI landscape. Sarah highlights common mistakes made in AI ventures and emphasizes the need for long-term strategies. She envisions a future shaped by technology in the 2030s, addressing both opportunities and ethical challenges in a rapidly changing society.
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  • Sarah Guo highlights the significant challenges and rewards of transitioning from a prominent investing firm to founding her own venture capital company, Conviction.
  • Emphasizing a critical understanding of market needs and technological advancements, Guo asserts that AI represents a pivotal technological shift in our lifetime.

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