Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily

Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily

Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily

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Episode Summary:

Join Emily Rich and hosts Maxine and Cheryl in this episode where they explore the dynamic world of early-stage and deep tech investing. Emily shares her unconventional journey from being a high school dropout to making a decisive investment in her own education, a move that transformed her path and led her to become a significant player in the venture capital scene. The conversation delves into the thrills of pre-seed and seed investing, the art of identifying and navigating hype cycles in technology—including discussions on the metaverse and blockchain—and the profound impact of backing founders in their earliest stages. Emily also reflects on her transition from founder to angel investor, highlighting the importance of supporting ambitious ideas and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. Packed with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and plenty of laughs, this episode offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone interested in the highs and lows of venture capital.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Emily's first investment in her own education

04:29 Discussing being bad at being told what to do; founders as bad employees

06:12 Emily on why she invests in pre-seed and seed stages

13:14 Navigating hype cycles; the Metaverse example

18:14 Thoughts on blockchain and crypto as hype cycles

22:26 Understanding and identifying hype cycles in investing

29:28 Changes in AI over the past decade; Emily's background in AI

32:31 Public perception of AI and fear of job loss

37:39 Tips for non-technical investors to understand AI

40:40 Emily's Big Kahuna moment—leaving a safe job to start angel investing

44:44 Closing remarks and thank you

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