This Week in Startups

Sequoia & Union Square Returns, the Post-AI Labor Market, and the Return of SF? | E1907

Mar 1, 2024

Topics include leaked VC returns from Sequoia Capital and Union Square Ventures, AI's impact on the labor market, startup employment challenges, risks in the US startup scene, emergence of the first one-person unicorn, and predictions on the post-AI labor market.

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Jason Calacanis

Erik Torenberg

Guy Perelmuter

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Quick takeaways

VC returns revealed from Sequoia & Union Square Ventures

Challenges for startup employment market due to AI impact

Emergence of first one-person unicorn in the startup ecosystem

Deep dives

1. Innovative Engineering Communication Tool: JAM

JAM revolutionizes engineering communication similar to Figma in design, enabling non-engineers to effectively communicate with engineering teams, enhancing bug resolutions and product development processes. Its sticky growth and series funding showcase promising prospects for simplifying engineering collaboration.

Maintaining Discipline and Accountability in Investment Strategies

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Advantages of the US Ecosystem for Ventures

03:33

The Market Creates Demand for Inexpensive Resources

01:48

Adapting to Changing Labor Markets and Opportunities

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Introduction

3min

Evolution and Strategies in the Venture Capital Market

9min

Navigating Investment Exits: Clear Policies and Consistency

3min

Maintaining Investment Management Discipline

11min

Predictions on Post-AI Labor Market and Squarespace's Capabilities

3min

From Small Companies to Big Players: A Look at Growth Trends

7min

Evolution of Venture Capital and Crypto Projects

3min

The Return to San Francisco and Future Tech Hubs

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Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Erik, Guy, and Jason Calacanis to discuss Sequoia & Union Square Ventures' returns (1:15), AI's impact on startups and labor (17:35), US startups' risk tolerance (38:10), and much more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) David Weisburd intros Erik Torenberg, Guy Perelmuter, and Jason Calacanis

(1:15) VC returns have been leaked, including returns from Sequoia Capital and Union Square Ventures

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(17:35) Bearish signs for the startup employment market

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(26:12) The emergence of the first one-person unicorn

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(38:10) Founders & investors are now returning to San Francisco

(47:35) Rapid-fire segment on recent investments

Mentioned on the show:

https://www.wsj.com/tech/san-francisco-ai-boom-silicon-valley-307816b2