Hey there, First off, apologies for not sending an email last week. We welcomed our second baby last week so you can imagine the sleepless nights. AI is in the business or replacing humans and head counts (so far). Most of the startups I see using AI are focused around productivity and head count replacement. But, what do you think AI will do to the VC / investment ecosystem? Lets take a look. AI: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Venture Capitalists There’s a common fear that AI might take over...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hey friends, I have seen a lot of advise coming towards how to raise a fund but I also think that so many companies have raised a lot of capital but had to file for chapter 11 (worst case). That begs a question, what should you, as a founder, should do once you have closed a round. In one our previous podcast episode, I had the pleasure of conversing with David Peterson, who led growth for Airtable and now working as a partner at Angular Ventures. We delved into a critical topic for every...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Small announcement / opportunity I'm producing a new show called 'Beyond the Hype'. I love learning about companies that are solving real, deep, complex problems of tomorrow. Its a short documentary show. Our first episode was on Anduril. I am working on writing deep dive essays on these companies too. Hey friends, I was working on a documentary and went down a rabbit hole. If you look at the Venture capital industry back in the 70s, you see a whole different scenario compared to what we have...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Small announcement / opportunity VC Lab Cohort 15 starts today VC Lab's Cohort 15 starts today. I'm fortunate to be a part of this cohort thanks to a few GP recommendations. I have the opportunity to bring one more Partner in the fund without any application. If you are an angel, ran a syndicate before, or have some unique advantage, I'd love to join forces with you. If you are interested in being a partner at our VC firm (Deep Tech, B2B and Enterprise Saas, AI, Fintech) get in touch as soon...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Shout out to our Media Production Team Shout Out to our Media production Crew This podcast / newsletter has changed my life, its been less than a year since I started doing it. But, we didnt do it for fun. There is a whole team behind it. At Empty Spaces, we work with VCs and Startup Founders in helping them building their brands using media and content. Get in Touch Hey friends This week's newsletter is a bit different. Frankly speaking I'm so busy with the Fundraising for our VC fund, that...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
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about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Most startups go out of the business due to Cash. Even after raising millions, founders have a hard time managing runway and burn. We are hosting a webinar (free of charge) with my friend Alyona Mysko to help founders in managing finances without getting burned. You will walk away with a lot of value. One Click Registration Hey friends, This issue is inspired by insights from a recent podcast episode featuring Wes Kao, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Maven. The Allure of Brand Name...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
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2 months ago • 5 min read
Thanks to our sponsors who keep the newsletter free for our audience SPONSORED Shout out to 'The Startup Podcast' During my ten years as a startup founder, I’ve found a few great resources that really helped me. One of my favorites is The Startup Podcast. It’s packed with helpful tips and feels like a mini-masterclass every time I listen. I highly recommend it to any founder, no matter where you are in your journey. Check it out now! The Startup Podcast Hey friends, I have had the privilege...
2 months ago • 4 min read