Lior Susan, the Founder of Eclipse Ventures and a former Israeli special forces member, shares his journey from military leadership to tech entrepreneurship. He discusses the profound emotional impact of the October 7 terror attacks and advocates for dialogue and understanding in the midst of conflict. Lior emphasizes the critical need to revitalize physical industries through technology, reinforcing democratic values and unity. He critiques leadership failures while promoting a collaborative approach to achieving peace and societal resilience.

Lior Susan, CEO of Bright Machines and Managing Director of Eclipse Ventures, has an impressive track record, raising over $400M for his startup and managing a $4B venture fund. He shares insights on the unique challenges of simultaneously building a startup and a venture fund. Lior discusses the innovative automation in manufacturing, transforming traditional processes with robotics, and the necessity of achieving product-market fit. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on startups and the importance of adapting to market changes.

Guests discuss the Israel-Hamas war, its economic effects and stifling of innovation, the growth of language platform Babbel and the impact of AI.

Investors Rob Biederman, Samir Kaul, and Lior Susan discuss situations where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. They reflect on missed opportunities, emphasizing the value of being open to being proven wrong and maintaining relationships with founders.

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jason Wilk Lior Susan Samir Kaul Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.