Saam Motamedi
General Partner at Greylock Partners specializing in seed and early-stage enterprise software and AI investments, known for leading or backing companies like Abnormal Security and Cresta and becoming Greylock's youngest GP.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 23min
Uncapped #37 | Saam Motamedi from Greylock Partners
Saam Motamedi, a General Partner at Greylock Partners and the firm’s youngest GP, dives into the essence of building successful companies. He shares insights on the apprenticeship model that trains new investors and the durable components that sustain great firms. Saam discusses the challenges of incubating new startups and the importance of operational support. The conversation also touches on emerging opportunities in AI, navigating venture strategies, and maintaining relevance as the landscape evolves.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
20VC: Why We Are in a Bubble & Now is Frothier Than 2021 | Why $1M ARR is a BS Milestone for Series A | Why Seed Pricing is Rational & Large Seed Rounds Have Less Risk | Why Many AI Apps Have BS Revenue & Are Not Sustainable with Saam Motamedi @ Greylock
Saam Motamedi, a General Partner at Greylock with a background in AI and security investments, dives into the current venture capital landscape. He discusses why today's seed market is frothier than ever, yet rational due to increasing competition. Saam challenges the notion of the $1M ARR milestone for Series A, arguing it's overrated. He also shares insights on the unsustainable revenue models in many AI apps and why he believes Series B investments are currently unprofitable. His experiences highlight the importance of founder quality and market dynamics in investment success.
