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Sequoia & the Hewlett Foundation on VCs NOT raising funds, Cisco's $1B AI fund, and more! | E1973

E1973 • Jul 1, 2024 • 67 mins

David Weisburd hosts Konstantine Buhler, Ana Marshall, and Jason Calacanis to discuss VCs not raising new funds, Cisco's $1 billion AI fund, and more!

Key Points

AI-native architecture startups are poised to disrupt traditional SaaS by offering more efficient and scalable solutions.
The venture market is undergoing a significant correction, with many VCs pulling back and reassessing their strategies due to challenging market conditions.
AI's transformative potential is undeniable, but the path to sustainable business models and widespread enterprise adoption remains uncertain, requiring prudent capital deployment and innovation.

Speakers

Ana Marshall

Guest • 23%

Bianca Veltri

Host • 1%

David Weisburd

Host • 5%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 40%

Konstantine Buhler

Guest • 30%

Partners

Chapters

0:00	David Weisburd intros Konstantine Buhler, Ana Marshall, and Jason Calacanis
3:04	VCs not raising new funds, market impact, and the current state of venture capital
5:32	Challenges for new fund managers, power laws, and investment strategies
10:38	OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist⁠
12:01	Capital deployment, returns, and portfolio assessment
17:28	Emerging managers and market trends
29:57	Eight Sleep - Head to https://www.eightsleep.com/twist and use code TWIST to get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra.
31:36	Cisco's $1 billion AI fund
40:06	DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist
41:21	AI applications and business models
50:27	Investment strategies for M&A vs. IPO

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