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Aaref Hilaly

Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, focusing on AI and other themes. Previously a partner at Sequoia Capital and founder of Centron and Clearwell.

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Apr 7, 2025 • 30min

477. The Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents, Why Defensibility Doesn’t Matter at Seed, and Whether the AI Center of Gravity Is Shifting to China (Aaref Hilaly)

Aaref Hilaly, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures with a rich background in AI and venture capital, shares valuable insights on AI investment dynamics. He busts myths about AI agents and discusses why traditional defensibility concerns may not apply to seed-stage investments. Hilaly emphasizes the complexities of open versus closed source AI models and their implications for businesses. He also highlights the shifting center of gravity in AI towards China and the importance of understanding market demand in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.