Vince Hankes
Partner at Thrive Capital with investments in OpenAI, SpaceX, Databricks and Stripe; invests across stages and sits on multiple boards. Discusses Thrive’s concentrated, conviction-driven late-stage strategy and themes like AI, life sciences and robotics on the episode.
Best podcasts with Vince Hankes
Ranked by the Snipd community
217 snips
Oct 8, 2025 • 58min
Uncapped #27 | Vince Hankes from Thrive Capital
Vince Hankes, a Partner at Thrive Capital, shares insights from his vast investment experience with brands like OpenAI and SpaceX. He discusses the art of non-consensus investing and how Thrive's strategy revolves around writing billion-dollar checks during downturns. Vince reveals how they managed to buy Carvana at its lowest point and the importance of compounding in investment success. He also explores AI's transformative impact on industries, the future of robotics, and why backing large platform companies often yields better returns.
33 snips
May 3, 2023 • 50min
20VC: The OpenAI Memo: Why Invest? Is it too Late to Catch OpenAI? Are OpenAI's Models Truly Defensible? Does the Value in AI Accrue to Incumbemts or Startups - Application Layer/Infrastructure? What Happens with Regulation? with Vince Hankes @ Thrive
Vince Hankes, a Partner at Thrive Capital and seasoned investor, discusses his journey from Tiger Global to leading significant investments in OpenAI and other tech pioneers. He delves into the dynamics behind the OpenAI deal, exploring market evaluation and long-term defensibility. Hankes posits that AI will define this generation, questioning whether value will flow to incumbents or startups. He also emphasizes the pressing need for collaboration between tech firms and regulators in navigating AI's complex landscape.
