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EUVC #224 Roundtable on Impact of AI on VC with Claude Ritter, Fred Destin, Andre Retterath and Ekaterina Almasque

Sep 26, 2023

In this roundtable discussion on the impact of AI on VC, top European investors explore the real secrets behind the transformation of the VC landscape. Topics include the biggest venture opportunities in AI, AI's influence on incumbents vs. startups, strategies to avoid hype cycles, and the societal impact of AI.

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AI is a foundational enabling technology with wide-ranging applications across industries and sectors.

Startups in the AI space need substantial differentiation and should not rely on thin applications of AI.

Venture capitalists need to be cautious, embrace experimentation, and provide more growth capital for companies in later stages of development.

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AI as a Foundational Technology

AI is not a vertical but a foundational enabling technology that is being applied across multiple industries and sectors. From protein folding to designing homes, AI has a wide range of applications and is driving innovation in various fields.

Introduction

2min

Roundtable discussion on the impact of AI on VC

2min

Introduction and Investment Strategies

4min

AI's Impact on Venture Capital

29min

The Implications of AI in Venture Capital

9min

The Impact of AI on Venture Capital and Society

19min

Taking Action and Impacting Society through Intentional Venture

3min

Today we bring you a roundtable on the impact of artificial intelligence on the wonderful world of venture capital. In this episode, we bring together a stellar panel of Europe's top investors to explore the real secrets of how AI is transforming the VC landscape.

Fred Destin, Founding GP of Stride
Claude Ritter, Founding GP of Cavalry
Ekaterina Almasque, GP of Open Ocean
Dr. Andre Retterath, Partner of Earlybird Venture Capital

In this episode, we focus on how AI is changing the way VCs invest. We chose to delve into the "how" rather than the "what" of AI in VC. We're here to uncover the real secret sauce that's driving change in the VC world. We won't waste your time with generic information you can find on the internet. Instead, we've gathered Europe's best investors to share their insights.Our agenda for today includes:

Where our panelists see the biggest venture opportunities in AI.
The debate on whether AI favors incumbents or startups.
Strategies to avoid getting caught up in hype cycles.
A philosophical discussion on AI's societal impact and how VCs should navigate it.

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