Itamar Novick

In this discussion, Itamar Novick, Founder and General Partner at Recursive Ventures, shares insights from his extensive experience in early-stage investing. He explores how startup moats are evolving in the AI era, emphasizing the importance of defensibility right from inception. Itamar highlights traditional moats like network effects and argues that velocity is now a critical signal for investors. He also advises founders on choosing the right investors and building strong communities as a form of defensibility, urging product leaders to adapt to the AI landscape.