Pioneers of AI The power of storytelling in VCs, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang
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Sep 10, 2025 Join Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks, and ChenLi Wang, managing partner at WndrCo and Dropbox early hire, as they dive into the enchanting world of storytelling in business. They explore how storytelling is pivotal for startups and investments, particularly in tech and AI. Discover the transformative impact of AI across industries and the role of tools like Granola in enhancing human connections. They also discuss WndrCo's innovative investments, including a drone company, and how narratives shape the future of entrepreneurship.
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How Burning Man Sparked An Investment
- Jeffrey discovered Kimball Musk's drone shows at Burning Man and was mesmerized by their artistic scale.
- That encounter led to renewed conversations and WndrCo's investment in NovaSky.
Choose Markets And Play To Your Strengths
- Target massive markets where you have adjacent domain experience and a clear right to win.
- If a strong company already exists, invest rather than building from zero to accelerate impact.
AI Is A Broad, Early-Stage Opportunity
- AI is broadly transformative and still in early stages, especially after the LLM surge started three years ago.
- WndrCo focuses on consumerizing AI to make people smarter, healthier, and more productive.