My First Million #206 with Brianne Kimmel - How Venture Capitalists Make Money
Aug 4, 2021
Brianne Kimmel, a pioneering solo capitalist and founder of WorkLife Ventures, shares her insights on the venture capital landscape. She reflects on her unconventional path into investing and the challenges of maintaining a busy schedule. The conversation dives into how VCs profit from their investments and examines the value of college education today. Intriguingly, they also explore the innovative use of deepfakes and identify hot spaces in the tech sector, revealing what drives her investment decisions.
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AI Recreating Voices
- In the Anthony Bourdain documentary "Roadrunner," AI recreated Bourdain's voice from an email written before his death.
- This raises ethical questions about recreating voices and interacting with deceased loved ones.
Automated Personalized Videos
- Shaan Puri is interested in investing in a company that automates personalized video messages using deepfake technology.
- This allows for scalable personal touch, thanking customers or acknowledging actions.
Building Relationships
- Build close relationships with companies by finding unique touchpoints, rather than relying solely on one-on-one coffees.
- Organize workshops, host dinners, or find other ways to deeply engage with a select few.
