Danny Crichton

Danny Crichton, Head of Editorial at Lux Capital and creator of the Riskgaming Initiative, dives into the fascinating world of strategic simulations. He shares insights on the origins of Riskgaming and the unique play styles of technologists versus policymakers. Danny discusses high-stakes scenarios that address climate change and geopolitical dynamics, drawing lessons from his experiences with influential leaders. They also reflect on the challenge of navigating uncertainty in decision-making, blending humor with serious insights from their shared Minnesotan roots.

Matt Lynley, author of the Supervised News substack, and Danny Crichton, head of editorial at Lux Capital, dive deep into the future of AI beyond OpenAI. They discuss the critical balance between open-source and closed-source models, and the implications of government involvement in AI's development. The role of companies like Hugging Face in the tech landscape is highlighted, alongside the risks associated with open-source software. They also analyze the dominance of leading language models and the shifting power dynamics in AI research.

This discussion features Bryan Kim, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz known for his role in scaling Snap, Mike Kim from Third Prime focusing on vertical AI, Karen Moon, a two-time startup founder and innovation leader at Spangle AI, and moderator Danny Crichton from Lux Capital. They dive into the nuances of distinguishing hype from genuine growth in the AI sector. Insights on investment strategies, the evolution of tech founders, and the challenges faced by the Korean startup ecosystem make for a compelling exploration of today's venture capital landscape.