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AI Ignites VC Frenzy, Unpacking Shifting Founder Dreams & Investment Strategies | Aug 11, 2025

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Host Akash Pasricha dives into the unprecedented boom in venture capital fueled by AI, joined by Natasha Mascarenhas and Jon Sakoda. Bain Capital Ventures' new partners, Abby Meyers and Ron Miasnik, reveal their focus on "physical work" tech and traditional industries benefiting from AI. Finally, Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures shares his candid thoughts on founders seeking "optionality" and how VCs are "subsidizing" AI products, drawing parallels to the early consumer internet era.

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  • https://www.theinformation.com/articles/unsolicited-term-sheets-declining-dry-powder-inside-ai-deal-rush

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Host Akash Pasricha dives into the unprecedented boom in venture capital fueled by AI, joined by Natasha Mascarenhas and Jon Sakoda. Bain Capital Ventures' new partners, Abby Meyers and Ron Miasnik, reveal their focus on "physical work" tech and traditional industries benefiting from AI. Finally, Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures shares his candid thoughts on founders seeking "optionality" and how VCs are "subsidizing" AI products, drawing parallels to the early consumer internet era.

Article discussed on this episode:

  • https://www.theinformation.com/articles/unsolicited-term-sheets-declining-dry-powder-inside-ai-deal-rush

TITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.

Sign up for the AI Agenda newsletter.

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