“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies VC Brett Queener Unpacks AI-Native Startups and the End of Grunt Work
Apr 10, 2025
Brett Queener, Managing Director at Bonfire Ventures, shares insights on the evolving venture landscape and the impact of AI on software startups. He dives into the challenges of evaluating AI startups amidst the hype and stresses the importance of rapid adaptation. Queener highlights how AI is revolutionizing recruitment, making processes more efficient with tools like MetaView. He also discusses the changing nature of talent needs and the necessity for companies to embrace a mentality of continuous change in today's competitive market.
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Founder Experience in the AI Era
- First-time founders can be advantageous in AI due to their fresh perspectives and iterative approach.
- Experienced founders may struggle to adapt if they rely on outdated playbooks.
AI's Impact on Entry-Level Roles
- AI automates grunt work, potentially impacting entry-level roles and skill development.
- Younger generations, being AI-native, might start at higher levels, changing organizational structures.
11X Case Study
- 11X, an AI SDR company, allegedly misrepresented revenue by exploiting contract loopholes.
- This highlights the risk of overpromising and selling roadmaps in the hype-driven AI market.