Didi Das

Didi Das, a Principal at Menlo Ventures and former engineer at Google and Facebook, discusses the escalating competition for AI talent that mirrors the high stakes of professional sports. He delves into how companies like Meta are spending billions on talent, the impact of lucrative compensation packages on startup dynamics, and the motivations driving top researchers to leave secure positions. Das also addresses the challenges investors face regarding key-person risk and the broader implications of wealth disparity in the AI industry.