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Peter Walker

Head of Insights and Chief (Data) Storyteller at Carta, providing insights on fundraising, VC trends, and startup growth.

Top 10 podcasts with Peter Walker

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27 snips
Nov 24, 2024 • 1h 1min

E85: Carta’s Peter Walker on the Role of AI in Early-Stage Funding

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expertise in venture capital and market trends. He discusses the resurgence of IPOs and the cautious optimism in the evolving market landscape. Peter highlights how AI is transforming growth strategies and altering funding dynamics, particularly for startups. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of capital efficiency and the challenges faced by early-stage businesses in today's economy. The conversation is rich with insights for CEOs and founders navigating these changes.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 57min

Navigating Venture Capital: AI, Funding Challenges, And Secondary Markets With Carta’s Peter Walker

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expertise on the challenging landscape of venture capital today. He highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping funding, with a staggering 30-50% of late-stage investments directed at AI startups. The conversation dives into the growing disparities in capital allocation, the rise of secondary markets as liquidity solutions, and the pressing need for transparency in private funding cycles. Walker also discusses the changing venture lifecycle, signaling a departure from traditional fund structures.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 45min

Silicon Valley's Survival of the Fittest with Peter Walker of Carta

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expertise on the shifting startup landscape. He unveils the stark reality of declining hiring trends and the rise of lean operations. The conversation dives into the complexities of employee tenure during layoffs and the emergence of fractional employment amid market volatility. Walker also discusses the challenges in tech acquisitions and IPOs, revealing how economic factors are reshaping startup valuations and equity distribution, questioning if we are witnessing a new era in the startup ecosystem.
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Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 5min

E65: Bob Moore on Crossbeam’s merger with Reveal & Peter Walker on the M&A landscape

CEO Bob Moore discusses Crossbeam's merger with Reveal, highlighting challenges and opportunities. Peter Walker shares insights on M&A landscape and startup valuations. Topics include strategic mergers, competitive dynamics, and the evolving market landscape.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 41min

Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights and Chief (Data) Storyteller joins The Look Back to share insights on the current state of fundraising, VC trends and building the best path toward growth.

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expertise on fundraising and venture capital alongside Bobby Napiltonia, Managing Partner at The GTM Firm. They discuss the evolving landscape of fundraising, emphasizing the importance of data analysis and the rise of AI startups. The duo highlights the shift towards fractional roles in startups for increased flexibility, and how team dynamics now outweigh traditional metrics in funding decisions. They humorously explore how AI can innovate traditional businesses and reflect on the importance of learning from failures in the startup ecosystem.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 31min

Why new Carta data shows bridge rounds might be worse than you think. | Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, dives into the latest Q4 2024 venture capital trends. He reveals that companies raising bridge rounds face significantly lower graduation rates to Series A. The discussion highlights the growing dominance of AI in funding, with larger rounds being directed to fewer companies. Peter also touches on the shifting hiring practices in the startup ecosystem and how these trends impact early-stage founders. If you want to stay on par with VCs, understanding these insights is crucial!
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Jan 6, 2025 • 51min

#39: How PM compensation has changed in the last two years | Peter Walker (Head of Insights @ Carta)

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, dives into the changing landscape of product management compensation. He reveals modest salary shifts and a decline in equity compensation since 2022. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping industry roles and altering hiring patterns. Peter also discusses the tricky terrain of equity exercise risks and why many employees hesitate to cash in on options. With insights on navigating the competitive job market, Walker's expertise sheds light on the future dynamics of the startup ecosystem.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 42min

VC funding is not popping back. THIS is the new normal—here's how to adjust. | Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, dives into the current fundraising landscape affecting startups. He discusses why founders shouldn't expect a return to 2021's funding climate and the impact of increased competition. Peter also reveals fascinating insights on the professionalization of the startup ecosystem, the shift in valuation expectations, and the trend towards longer vesting for founders. Learn about the rise of emerging VC hubs and the evolving mindset among entrepreneurs toward sustainable growth in challenging conditions.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 41min

Q2 Early-Stage Venture Report w/ Carta’s Head of Insights: Valuations, Round Sizes, Graduation Rates & more. | Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta

Peter Walker, the Head of Insights at Carta, shares invaluable data from venture-backed startups. He discusses key findings on early-stage funding rounds, including the dangers of stacking SAFEs and the low graduation rates from Seed to Series A. Walker highlights the importance of understanding founder ownership and equity splits. He also dives into emerging trends like the AI and repeat-founder premiums, emphasizing how knowledge of these metrics is crucial for both VCs and founders navigating today's competitive landscape.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 45min

The State of Startups in 2023 and 2024: A Conversation with Peter Walker of Carta

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, discusses startup compensation trends in 2023, VC challenges in 2024, honesty in HR around equity structures, and advice for evaluating startup offers with an investor mindset.