Mark Suster on investing in computer vision, what he looks for in founders, SPAC impact | E1121

In this episode, Jason Calacanis chats with Mark Suster about his investment focus on computer vision and human-computer interfaces. They discuss the potential of startups tackling Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's detection, the Ring flying drone, and Mark's investment in Density. The conversation also covers workplace politics, the impact of the pandemic on investors, the future of micromobility, and the pros and cons of SPACs.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 38%

Mark Suster

Guest • 60%

Chapters

0:00	Start
1:08	Jason intros Mark Suster & Mark explains his recent investment focus: computer vision & human-computer interfaces
10:08	Looking to invest in a startup that's solving Alzheimer's, dementia & Parkinson's detection in the elderly
12:50	Trends, by The Hustle - start your two-week trial for $1
14:31	Thoughts on the Ring flying drone
16:54	Density investment thesis
20:39	Importance of bias for action, continuous glucose monitoring, weight loss
24:48	Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll
26:07	Mark's weight loss tactics, importance of consistency & emotional control
31:21	What impressed Mark about Density: team, recruitment, true north
34:51	Dealing with politics at work, reaction to Coinbase letter
41:46	Klaviyo - Get started with a free trial
43:36	Investing in sustainability, being early but not too early, 5 year cadence
51:17	Disunited Nations, generational shifts, combatting disinformation
56:14	What the pandemic has taught investors, importance of bending the rules as a startup to push bureaucracy to innovate
1:06:17	Is micromobility sustainable long-term?
1:12:03	Capitalism, unions, populism & more
1:21:25	SPACs positive & negative impacts on early-stage investors
1:26:38	Breaking up big tech, geopolitical outlook

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