Unsolicited Feedback Nabeel Hyatt's (Spark Capital) Lessons from His 2023 Wrapped, Midjourney's Unique Growth Loops, and Google's AI Crisis.
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Dec 5, 2023 Nabeel Hyatt, GP at Spark Capital, reflects on what he looks for in founders. They breakdown Midjouney's unconventional growth model, and discuss the SEO Heist and its implications for Google's future.
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Spark Capital's New Market Bet
- Spark Capital invests heavily in new markets rather than sticking to vertical sectors.
- Nabeel credits their organizational design and culture for spotting innovative startups early.
Embrace High Risk When Growth Slows
- High-growth startups should shift focus to high-risk, high-reward bets when growth slows.
- Founders need to actively re-balance their risk appetite depending on business health.
The Future of AI Interfaces
- Text prompts are poor inputs because humans are bad at precise language.
- AI interfaces will bifurcate: simple GUIs for casuals, command-line-like for power users.