David Cohen on Techstars, vibe-coding, and why bigger isn't better -- better is better.

Gigi Levy-Weiss of NFX on network effects, aI agents, and the myth of product is enough.

Shawn Merani of Parade Ventures on investing with conviction, AI, and cheating.

Jason Freedman on Y Combinator, exits, AI, open source, and raising founders up.

Itamar Novick on AI, anti-patterns, and the dangers of elephant hunting.

Tyler Norwood of Antler on seed investing, vibe coding, timing, and backing exceptional founders.

Mark Peter Davis on the art of picking, geopolitics, and why ideas still matter.

Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund on tough questions, AI, the art of pitching, and VC patience.

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Amber Illig of The Council on essential industries, angels, AI, and proprietary deal flow.

Winter Mead on emerging managers, VC, solo GPs, and more.

Zach Coelius on spotting winners, platform risk, and why weird is good.

Data geek Peter Walker talks about what's hot and not in venture capital.

Niki Scevak on AI, investing early, how to treat founders, and Australian venture capital.