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459. Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator (Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil)
Manage episode 449567022 series 1547256
Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil of Swell VC joins Nick to discuss Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator. In this episode we cover:
- Assessing Category Creation and Founder Caliber
- Sector Potential and Investment Strategy
- Syndicate Structure and Fund Size
- Talent Model and Sync Playbook
- Market Conditions and Future Outlook
- Investing in AI and Navigating Hype
- Defensibility in AI and Future Investments
Guest Links:
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.
You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
852 episodes
459. Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator (Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil)
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Manage episode 449567022 series 1547256
Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil of Swell VC joins Nick to discuss Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator. In this episode we cover:
- Assessing Category Creation and Founder Caliber
- Sector Potential and Investment Strategy
- Syndicate Structure and Fund Size
- Talent Model and Sync Playbook
- Market Conditions and Future Outlook
- Investing in AI and Navigating Hype
- Defensibility in AI and Future Investments
Guest Links:
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.
You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
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