Logan Bartlett of Redpoint discusses their approach to venture, trends in the VC ecosystem, and strategies of influential figures. They reflect on failure and pursuing entrepreneurship, the transition and evolution of Red Point, and the state of venture capital and future implications.

Redpoint Ventures Managing Director Logan Bartlett discusses the current state of the venture capital market, contrasting companies with ample funding to those struggling. Highlights include valuation multiples, growth vs. profitability, AI companies' allure, and market reactivation dynamics.

Logan Bartlett is a Managing Director @ Redpoint, a firm with a portfolio including the likes of Stripe, Nubank, Twilio, Netflix, Snowflake and many more incredible names. As for Logan, at Redpoint he has led investments in the likes of Ramp, Monte Carlo, Cribl, Crossbeam and Acuity MD to name a few. Before joining Redpoint, Logan spent over 5 years with the team at Battery where he made investments in Pendo, Amplitude, Dataiku, Braze and Kustomer. In Today's Episode with Logan Bartlett We Discuss: 1.) Entry into Venture: How Logan made his way into the world of venture joining Battery Ventures? What are 1-2 of Logan's biggest takeaways from his time with Battery? What does Logan know now that he wishes he had known when he started in venture? 2.) The Venture Landscape Today: Is now really the best time to be investing? How does Logan compare today to prior vintages? How does this differ when comparing consumer to B2B? How does Logan analyze the state of the growth market? Is anyone really doing deals today? If so, what is the discount on price vs last year? How do the public markets impact the later stage financings which have disappeared in the last 3 months? How do the later stage financings impact the early stage? Does Logan agree that "venture has never been less collaborative as it is today"? 3.) The Role of the Venture Investor: Why does Logan believe that VCs have gotten lazy over the last 2 years? Does Logan believe we will see even more GPs at the top retire in the downturn? How does Logan analyse his role as a board member today? How has his style changed over time? What is the single best board Logan is on? Why that one? Who is the best board member Logan works with? What makes this board member so good? How does Logan assess the importance of personal brand in venture today? Why does Logan believe no company should hire PR firms from the early days? 4.) Investing Style and Lessons: What has been Logan's single biggest hit as an investor? How did seeing that impact his mindset? What has been Logan's biggest miss? How did not doing the investment change how he thinks about making new investments today? How does Logan assess his own relationship to price? How has it changed over time? As a growth investor today, how important is ownership? How does this change with stage? Items Mentioned in Today's Episode: Logan's Favourite Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Logan's Most Recent Investment: AcuityMD

Keith Rabois, a Partner at Founders Fund known for his tech investments, along with Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg, dive into the intricate landscape of AI and healthcare. They share a captivating story about their early investment in OpenAI and debate the risks and rewards in the rapidly evolving AI sector. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory frameworks in healthcare and the societal implications of gambling legalization. Expect insights on tech, investment strategies, and the ethics of modern innovations.

Logan Bartlett, Hunter Somerville, and Jason Calacanis discuss fundraising indicators, secondary markets, and Google's investment in AI. They touch on the challenges of venture capital, importance of liquidity, and competition in the AI ecosystem.

In this engaging discussion, venture capitalist Keith Rabois shares insights from his early investment in OpenAI, while Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg analyze the competitive landscape of AI. They debate the balance of regulation in tech and gambling, addressing the ethical concerns of platforms like Robinhood. Moreover, the group tackles vaccine misinformation and its implications for society, emphasizing the importance of accountability and informed decision-making in both healthcare and technology sectors. Tune in for valuable perspectives!

This episode features Logan Bartlett, a venture culture enthusiast, along with Zach Weinberg, Kevin Ryan, and Keith Rabois, all seasoned voices in the startup realm. They dive into Paul Graham’s concept of 'Founder Mode,' debating the dynamics of founder-led versus executive-run companies. The conversation shifts to AI valuations, revealing a gap between expectations and reality in venture funding. They also tackle the complexities of speech regulation in tech through the lens of Telegram's CEO arrest, shedding light on broader implications for free speech and surveillance.

Join Keith Rabois, a venture capital titan, Logan Bartlett, a savvy investor, Kevin Ryan, a successful entrepreneur, and Zach Weinberg, a tech-focused VC, as they explore the current funding climate. They dissect Paul Graham's Founder Mode and the hype around AI valuations. The group discusses challenges in managing monopoly businesses like Google and examines the complexities of investment strategies in the AI sector. They also dive into Telegram’s legal woes, touching on censorship and privacy, making for a thought-provoking listen.

Logan Bartlett, a Managing Director at Redpoint and host of a well-known tech podcast, dives into fascinating topics. He shares insights on the origins of his podcast and how he navigated the web3 bubble. Logan discusses the importance of historical market cycles and data trends in AI, plus his advice for aspiring investors. He also reveals underrated investors and the value that VCs bring beyond capital, critiquing conventional investment philosophies. Expect humor and deep dives into the landscape of venture capital and startup investing!

TikTok isn’t just funny dances and glow-ups anymore… it’s also for venture capital!!! Logan Bartlett, managing director at the VC firm Redpoint, reaches out to startups via the socials. He also hosts a podcast called Cartoon Avatars. Bartlett talks to Recode’s Peter Kafka about wooing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, the VC world’s abrupt shift to restraint, and, of course, more crypto stuff.Featuring: Logan Bartlett (@loganbartlett), Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures and host of Cartoon AvatarsHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices