Saad Siddiqui

Joe Floyd and Saad Siddiqui, seasoned venture capitalists, delve into the dynamic world of data and AI startups. They share insights on the rapid rise of platforms like Snowflake and the evolution from Hadoop to cloud warehouses. The duo discusses essential traits they seek in founding teams, including intensity and hiring prowess. They also explore the importance of unique data sets in building defensible AI businesses and caution against speculative startups. Their reflections on the impact of generative AI provide a compelling look at future trends in the industry.