

Tomasz Tunguz
Founder and general partner of Theory Ventures. He discusses his firm's focus on concentrated investments in early-stage AI and blockchain companies.
Top 10 podcasts with Tomasz Tunguz
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Aug 25, 2025 • 35min
How to digest 36 weekly podcasts without spending 36 hours listening | Tomasz Tunguz (Theory Ventures)
Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures and a well-known voice in the AI and data landscape, shares his innovative 'Parakeet Podcast Processor' to efficiently digest 36 audiobooks without the time commitment. He dives into creating a terminal-based system for transcribing and summarizing content, highlighting AI's role in generating actionable insights and investment strategies. He also discusses enhancing productivity with AI tools, while navigating the challenge of maintaining a personal writing style in automated content. Tune in for a tech-savvy approach to podcast consumption!

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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 21min
The End of the ZIRP Era, and why recruiting is SO PAINFUL | E2164
Dave McClure, known for founding 500 Startups, joins venture capitalists Tomasz Tunguz and Grady Buchanan for a lively discussion on the evolving venture landscape. They delve into the challenges of recruiting amid shifting market dynamics, highlighting the impact of long private funding durations on startups. The trio also debates the implications of recent regulatory changes on mergers and acquisitions, and how AI is reshaping investment strategies. Don't miss their insights on adapting to the new era of startup efficiency!

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Apr 21, 2023 • 53min
20VC: Who Wins in AI; Startup vs Incumbent, Infrastructure vs Application Layer, Bundled vs Unbundled Providers | From 150 LP Meetings to Closing $230M for Fund I; The Fundraising Process, What Worked, What Didn't and Lessons Learned with Tomasz Tunguz
Tomasz Tunguz, Founder and General Partner at Theory Ventures, dives into the future landscape of AI and its impact on startups versus established companies. He shares his journey from Redpoint to founding a $230M fund, offering insights on the intricacies of fundraising and the lessons learned through extensive LP meetings. The conversation also explores the distinction between foundational AI models and application layers, highlighting investment strategies and the economic implications of AI in code generation. Tune in for valuable takeaways on venture capital and emerging technologies!

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Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
E91: Investor Tomasz Tunguz on AI’s Breakout Year and What Comes Next
Tomasz Tunguz, an AI power user and investor known for his daring insights into SaaS and AI, shares his bold predictions for 2025. He discusses the profound impact of AI on startups and productivity, highlighting how enterprises might benefit before smaller companies can disrupt them. The conversation dives into practical AI applications, personal workflows, and the evolving landscape of AI investment. Tunguz also reflects on the importance of storytelling in selling AI technologies and the dynamic role of AI in transforming work habits and industries.

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May 6, 2025 • 40min
AI Agents Will Supercharge the Future of VC with Tomasz Tunguz
Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory Ventures, is known for his data-driven approach to venture investing. He discusses the challenges facing venture capital today, including talent mobility and the need for high-risk experiments. Tomasz emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to leverage AI in decision-making and predicts a shifting landscape for investors. The conversation also touches on building concentrated portfolios and navigating the evolving dynamics of the industry.

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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Decade of Data with Tomasz Tunguz
Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures and a veteran in venture capital, shares his insights on data-driven investing. He discusses the innovative model of his firm, where experts collaborate for real-time market analysis. The looming electricity demands of data centers and the surge of stablecoins in banking are highlighted. He also examines Ethereum's critical challenges and forecasts a future with 100 digital co-workers. The role of AI in revolutionizing investment strategies and workplace dynamics is another fascinating aspect of their conversation.

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Jan 31, 2025 • 53min
SaaStr 782: The Future of AI in B2B SaaS: Insights from Synthesia's CEO and Theory Ventures. Hosted by SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin
Victor Rippabelli, CEO of Synthesia, revolutionizes enterprise communication with AI-driven video technology, enhancing training and marketing strategies. Tomas Tunguz from Theory Ventures discusses the rapid growth of AI startups and the evolving venture funding landscape. The pair delve into how AI is driving a shift in pricing models towards outcome-based strategies, improving profitability. They also explore AI's impact on hiring metrics and the necessity for cultural alignment in B2B companies embracing this tech wave.

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Apr 8, 2025 • 28min
Bottom of the first: A veteran VC’s take on the AI landscape
Tomasz Tungus, a general partner at Theory Ventures and coauthor of Winning with Data, dives into the evolving landscape of AI. He discusses how AI is reshaping productivity for knowledge workers through new technologies. The conversation touches on ethical considerations in AI and its potential impact on the job market. Tomasz also explores the future of venture capital in AI, emphasizing trends in investment strategies, the importance of data privacy, and the transformative role of customizable AI solutions in SaaS workflows.

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Jun 26, 2024 • 48min
Identifying high-value use cases for AI | Tomasz Tunguz (Founder of Theory Ventures)
Guest Tomasz Tunguz, a VC with AI expertise, delves into AI's evolution, modern data stacks, human evaluations, and high-value use cases. Topics also cover AI disrupting industries, advice for incumbents and startups, successful distribution strategies like Midjourney's on Discord, and the future of AI in non-determinism and professional relationships.

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Mar 5, 2025 • 36min
Tomasz Tunguz on where we are in the AI S-Curve and the Evolving Investment Landscape
Tomasz Tunguz, Founder and General Partner of Theory Ventures, dives into the transformative power of AI and its implications for both venture capital and everyday life. He highlights the significant cost reductions in AI training, debates the benefits of open versus closed-source models, and discusses the rise of AI applications. Tomasz also shares insights on navigating investment challenges in this rapidly evolving landscape and addresses AI's potential to reshape employment while balancing the need for sensible regulation.