Logan Allin and Neil Datta on which startups AI puts at risk, tech regulation, and H-1B reform | E1975

Jul 2, 2024

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Jason Calacanis

Logan Allin, a fintech investor at FinCapital, and Neil Datta from NKD Advisory join Jason Calacanis to unravel the complexities of AI's impact on startups. They discuss Vinod Khosla’s insights on AI, the intricate balance of tech regulation, and the evolving landscape of venture capital. The trio also debates the urgent need for reform in H-1B visa policies to bolster innovation. With humor, they even veer into fast food preferences, ranking their favorite burgers, proving that even techies share a passion for good food!

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INSIGHT

EU Tech Regulation

The EU's tech regulations, like the AI Act, have two main focuses: privacy and risk.
While some regulations are agreeable, like those on deepfakes, others concerning American companies selling to the EU are less so.

ADVICE

Regulation and M&A

Avoid overregulation, or businesses might circumvent restrictions or avoid the region entirely.
M&A is crucial for venture capital and should be encouraged.

ANECDOTE

M&A Importance

Logan Allin's firm, FIN Capital, recently exited a company called Salt to Chime.
M&A is essential, especially for early-stage venture capital.

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