E15: Crypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams
In this episode, Jason Calacanis, Mel Williams, Delian Asparouhov, and David Weisburd dive into the resurgence of crypto funds, challenges with SCC regulations, and the potential of tokenizing venture funds. They delve into AI usage trends, investment, and the commoditization of the technology. The trio also discusses the difficulty of raising a seed round, the impact of AI on capital formation, and strategies to better communicate with LPs.
Key Points
- Jason Calacanis has increased his investment pace to about $1 million a month and has added three researchers and analysts to his team, improving his ability to maintain quality deal flow as the volume of potential investments increases.
- The panel discussed the importance of clear regulatory frameworks for crypto to encourage investment and innovation, with the suggestion that a sophisticated investor test could allow more people to participate in crypto investing safely.
- The conversation highlighted the potential for AI to lower the cost of starting new companies, increase productivity, and lead to an explosion of new company formations, similar to the impact of web hosting services on startup costs.
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