Embracing non-consensus insights with AI involves recognizing shifts like a sea change of mass cognition ushered in by AI, different from previous eras of mass computation and mass connectivity. It requires adopting counterpositioning strategies, where startups like Google thrived due to a shift from selling desktop software to adapting to the network-centric landscape.
Mike Maples is a co-founding partner at the venture capital firm, Floodgate. He’s also the author of the new book, “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Maples for a conversation about:
- How to spot true visionaries.
- Missing out on an early investment opportunity in Airbnb.
- Whether the AI future will be defined by incumbents or upstarts.
Companies mentioned: AMZN, LYFT, OKTA, CHGG, AAPL, MSFT
Host: Alex Friedman
Guest: Mike Maples, Jr.
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dez Jones, Tim Sparks
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