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“The best founders find a way to make it happen”: VC Roundtable with Bryan Kim and David Clark | E2222
Boom is still making supersonic jets but ALSO plans to start selling their turbines as power sources for AI data centers. It’s a perfect example of problem-solving on the go and how “the best founders… MAKE IT HAPPEN.” Join us for another insightful VC roundtable episode, featuring special guests Bryan Kim (a16z) and David Clark (Ven Cap). They’re discussing why Boom’s turbine announcement is about necessity AND opportunity PLUS… - Why we might NOT be in an AI bubble after all - Promoting your startup without spending your entire runway on marketing - Why founders need to be RELENTLESS - Bill Gurley’s classic response about Uber’s Total Addressable Market - AND LOTS MORE
Key Points
- The AI market is not in a bubble, but rather at the beginning of a significant cycle where rapid growth and user adoption are driving valuations.
- Founders should focus on relentless product development and innovative go-to-market strategies, as momentum and product release velocity are becoming the new competitive moats.
- Major tech companies may increasingly invest in power generation and other essential infrastructure to support their growth, reflecting a trend where technology firms expand into non-traditional areas to ensure operational efficiency.
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