Sourcery Packy McCormick, Not Boring | How writing led to investing in Ramp, Scale AI, Replit, Varda
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Feb 14, 2025 
Packy McCormick, a writer and investor known for his newsletter 'Not Boring,' shares insights on how his writing journey transformed into a $50M VC fund. He discusses the art of storytelling in venture capital and highlights the magnetic traits of successful founders. Packy dives into the balance between intuition and analysis in investing while exploring the impact of vertical integrators in various industries. He also shares his hot takes on AI and reveals what he's most excited about for 2025.
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AI Voice Surprise
- Packy used Eleven Labs to create a professional AI voice for his podcast.
- Even his parents thought it was his real voice, highlighting the technology's realism.
From Zero to Business
- Packy McCormick's "Not Boring" started as a free newsletter with minimal subscribers.
- It became a business after nine months through ads, then sponsorships and a venture fund.
Finding Passion in Investing
- Packy's venture fund grew from SPVs fueled by his writing.
- He realized his passion for investing during fundraising challenges for his third fund.