Jacob Effron
Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures focused on AI, enterprise software, and healthcare investments, offering perspectives on AI applications, infrastructure, and venture trends.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 3h 19min
Amazon x OpenAI, Ford's EV Reality Check, Kushner Drops WB Bid | Sarah Guo, David Senra, Doug O'Laughlin, Doug Bernauer, Jacob Effron, Logan Kilpatrick
In this lively discussion, Sarah Guo, founder of Conviction, shares insights on the art of storytelling for founders, emphasizing how effective narratives can transform pitches. Doug O'Loughlin dives into Amazon's partnership with OpenAI, highlighting challenges in multi-platform computing, while questioning the viability of space data centers. Doug Bernauer, CEO of Radiant, updates on the progress of portable nuclear microreactors and key contracts, showcasing their potential impact. Jacob Effron and Logan Kilpatrick round out the conversation with perspectives on AI trends and innovations.
Nov 17, 2025 • 38min
496. How Model Progress Shifts the Goalposts, Why The Death of Software Is Overstated, and How to Diligence Hypergrowth Without Getting Burned (Jacob Effron)
Jacob Effron, Managing Director at Redpoint, dives into the dynamic world of AI and software investments. He discusses how advancements in model layers are shifting industry benchmarks. Effron argues against the notion that software is dying, highlighting robust opportunities in AI-driven sectors like healthcare and legal. He also shares insights on evaluating hypergrowth startups, emphasizing the importance of team velocity and real product-market fit. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on managing AI's impact on jobs and the future of robotics and material sciences.
