This Week in Startups
Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
Venture returns, recovering startups, and VC conflicts | E1995
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss venture capital fund performance, potential big tech breakups, SF Standard piece analysis on Ben and Felicia Horowitz, startup shutdowns, and more!
Key Points
- Economic downturns and market corrections have historically presented both challenges and opportunities in the venture capital landscape, with current conditions potentially signaling a lucrative vintage for savvy investors.
- The widespread adoption of AI tools, such as GitHub Copilot, is significantly enhancing productivity, particularly for less experienced developers, which may lead to accelerated software development and innovation.
- The recent spike in startup shutdowns is not necessarily a negative indicator but rather a natural market correction that can free up elite talent for new ventures or strengthen existing companies that continue to thrive.
Partners
Chapters
| 0:00 | |
| 5:31 | |
| 10:21 | |
| 11:54 | |
| 15:02 | |
| 25:37 | |
| 27:16 | |
| 30:02 | |
| 30:53 | |
| 34:23 | |
| 39:24 | |
| 41:14 | |
| 45:29 | |
| 46:19 | |
| 47:04 | |
| 59:12 | |
| 1:03:03 | |
| 1:11:28 | |
| 1:17:02 | |
| 1:20:08 |
Transcript
Loading transcript...
- / -