

Episode 1 | Building Trust with Your Inception Investor with guest Navin Chaddha (Managing Partner, Mayfield)
Feb 7, 2024
Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner at Mayfield, discusses the importance of trust between founders and investors, the elements of a fundable idea, challenges in AI investing, and building strong founder teams. He also emphasizes the value of inception-stage entrepreneurs with 'half-baked' ideas and the societal impact of responsible innovation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Prioritizing People-First Approach and Mission in Building Companies
03:19 • 11min
Navigating Success Metrics Post-Inception Investment in B2B SaaS
14:11 • 2min
Challenges in Investing in AI Startups
16:07 • 3min
Building the Dream Team for an AI Startup
18:54 • 2min
Navigating Investor Relationships for Early Stage Founders
20:35 • 18min
Selecting Long-Term Investors in AI
38:21 • 4min
Learning and Adapting in the AI Industry
42:33 • 4min