Zak Kukoff

Vineeta Agarwala, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, unveils how AI agents are set to revolutionize healthcare, improving drug development and patient care. Micky Malka, founder of Ribbit Capital, shares insights on enhancing financial accessibility and trust. Casey Neistat discusses engaging retro technology through ModRetro's M64. Zak Kukoff dives into the backlash against Trevor Milton's controversial interview. Meanwhile, Chris Samra introduces Waves camera glasses, merging AI with consumer tech, and Alex Hawkinson reveals how BrightAI is transforming infrastructure management with real-time solutions.

Zak Kukoff, a young venture capitalist at Emergence Capital, shares his insights on investing in the next generation. He discusses the debate between cash and equity compensation, having left school at 16 to pursue funding. Zak explores the deskless workforce and the rising passion economy, emphasizing how technology can empower small businesses. He also discusses strategies for building effective sales teams and highlights AI's potential to enhance education and sales skills, painting an exciting picture of the future workforce.

Ryan Cohen, a Canadian entrepreneur known for founding Chewy and leading GameStop, delves into the company's turnaround strategy, emphasizing digital over physical gaming and the challenges of hiring amidst AI’s rise. He shares three key lessons from Chewy that he's applying at GameStop. Meanwhile, Zak Kukoff, a tech policy expert, discusses the adverse effects of potential government shutdowns on startups, including frozen visas and regulatory delays, and touches on the importance of federal standards in AI regulation to foster innovation.