Big Technology Podcast

Two VCs On AI’s Possibilities — With Joe Marchese and Michael Mignano

Apr 5, 2023

Join Joe Marchese, a partner at Human Ventures specializing in generative AI, and Michael Mignano, Lightspeed VC partner and co-founder of Anchor, as they delve into the vast potential of AI technology. They discuss how generative AI is revolutionizing content creation, enhancing search capabilities, and serving as a powerful assistive agent. The conversation also touches on the hype surrounding AI and the strategic challenges it poses for startups and businesses in adapting to this evolving landscape.

43:10

Episode guests

Michael Mignano

Joe Marchese

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

The AI Business Revolution

21min

Navigating AI Startup Opportunities Amidst OpenAI Innovations

4min

AI's Impact on Business and Employment

7min

Exploring the Societal Impacts and Concerns of AI Technology

4min

Connecting with Thought Leaders in AI

2min

Michael Mignano is a partner at Lightspeed VC. Joe Marchese is a general and build partner at Human Ventures. The two investors join Big Technology Podcast to discuss this new wave of generative AI's potential. We interrogate how this technology might be overhyped, and then speak about the potential areas of opportunity. Three domains stand out: 1) Content creation and entertainment. 2) Search and discovery. 3) AI as an assistive agent. Tune in for the second half where we discuss platform strategy and the associated risks.

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