Market Mondays MM #262: Elon vs Trump: What It Means for Tesla, Startup Success Secrets & Paul Judge's Keys to $1B in Exits
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Jun 10, 2025 Paul Judge, a legendary VC with a PhD in computer science and over $1 billion in exits, shares invaluable insights on startup investing and the telling traits of successful founders. The discussion dives into the tense fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, its implications for Tesla stock, and how market dynamics are shifting in the EV sector. Additionally, Judge highlights industries ripe for disruption, emphasizing the importance of understanding real customer problems. Don't miss his take on the upcoming Invest Fest, aimed at bridging funding gaps and fostering startup growth.
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Agentic AI Reshapes Industries
- AI is shifting from software that manages workflows to software that performs tasks autonomously.
- This agentic AI can reason, act, and optimize business processes, reshaping industries swiftly.
Solve Valuable Business Problems
- Focus on solving valuable problems businesses face, not just on technology tools.
- Target common business layers: IT infrastructure, finance, and people management to find opportunities.
Build Fast, Get Feedback Early
- Quickly pick a technology platform and start building to keep pace with rapid AI evolution.
- Get early customer feedback to validate and refine your product rather than delaying for perfect tools.