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219. The Hype Cycle: VCs use it, but should they?

Sep 11, 2024
20:23

How can you tell which innovations will last and what’s just hype? Are we in a generative AI bubble?

There is a methodology called the Hype Cycle that venture capitalists use to answer these questions.

But is this methodology foolproof? Find out in today’s episode.

 

Timestamps

00:00:00: Introduction

00:01:34: Innovative tech education.

00:02:34: Distinguishing between innovation and trends

00:03:35: Time as a valuable asset

00:04:39: The Hype Cycle

00:09:42: Five phases of the Hype Cycle

00:13:15: Hype Cycle’s accuracy

00:15:41: Evaluating technology beyond the hype

00:18:47: Conclusion 

 

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/the-hype-cycle-vcs-use-it-but-should-they

 

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