Sara Deshpande

General Partner at Maven Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm investing in consumer tech. Has been with the firm for a decade and was its first employee.

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Jul 24, 2024 • 27min

Cracking the AI and consumer code with early Zoom-backer Maven Ventures

Sara Deshpande, General Partner at Maven Ventures, shares her decade-long journey in consumer tech investment. She discusses the rapid evolution of AI, asserting its potential to enhance consumer life sooner than anticipated. Deshpande delves into the importance of recognizing shifting consumer trends and the tumultuous landscape of AI, highlighting challenges faced by firms like Perplexity. Additionally, she reveals Maven's strategy with their new $60 million fund, targeting innovative startups capable of making a significant impact in the market.

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