

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the New Frontier of Fundraising
01:44 • 17min
The Rise of Fractional Roles in Startups
18:38 • 2min
Fundraising Dynamics in Venture Capital
20:34 • 17min
Innovating the Unsexy: AI for Traditional Businesses
37:30 • 2min
Reflections on Insights and Future Collaborations
39:49 • 2min