Liquidity

A podcast & yearly conference for LPs and GPs. Hosted by @Jason (fka The Angel Podcast & Angel Summit).

E13: How AI and remote work is coming for your job

E13 • Apr 29, 2024 • 72 mins

David Weisburd hosts Jeff Richards, Ryan Denehy, and Jason Calacanis to discuss down rounds in startups, changing operations in response to market shifts, and the impact of AI & remote work on job availability.

Key Points

AI is set to revolutionize small businesses by significantly improving their productivity and efficiency, potentially boosting the US economy.
The integration of remote work and AI technologies is allowing companies to operate more effectively, leading to a trend where businesses may require less capital and fewer employees to scale.
The venture capital landscape is changing as startups can now reach significant revenue milestones with minimal investment, challenging traditional fundraising and operational models.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 41%

David Weisburd

Guest • 6%

Jeff Richards

Guest • 29%

Ryan Denehy

Guest • 24%

Chapters

0:00	David Weisburd intros Jeff Richards, Ryan Denehy, and Jason Calacanis
4:29	Discussion on down rounds and cram down rounds in VC deals
12:16	Ryan Denehy discusses the terms of investment and the importance of good business fundamentals
19:00	Consequences for founders who fail to navigate their firms financially and the necessity of making changes for efficiency
26:54	The importance of deal flow in venture capital and strategies to increase it
31:51	Discussion on the use of AI in businesses and skepticism towards it
45:56	The potential benefits of AI infrastructure for startups
51:38	The power of AI in small businesses and its impact on the economy
56:58	The role of remote work in shaping the global economy and the potential of offshore hiring
1:06:01	Wrap up: Jeff's latest 3 investments and Ryan's company, Electric

Transcript

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