Liftoff with Keith Newman

Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights and Chief (Data) Storyteller joins The Look Back to share insights on the current state of fundraising, VC trends and building the best path toward growth.

Mar 11, 2025
Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expertise on fundraising and venture capital alongside Bobby Napiltonia, Managing Partner at The GTM Firm. They discuss the evolving landscape of fundraising, emphasizing the importance of data analysis and the rise of AI startups. The duo highlights the shift towards fractional roles in startups for increased flexibility, and how team dynamics now outweigh traditional metrics in funding decisions. They humorously explore how AI can innovate traditional businesses and reflect on the importance of learning from failures in the startup ecosystem.
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