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AI, Anti-Patterns, and the Dangers of Elephant Hunting with Itamar Novick of Recursive Ventures

  • Joe Magyer
  • Jun 11
  • 2 min read

Itamar Novick is the Founder of Recursive Ventures. Itamar is a solo capitalist with a focus on pre-seed startups built around data and AI. We talked about the opportunities and challenges that AI presents, anti-patterns to avoid in startups, winning deals, and why Itamar thinks that most VCs do NOT add value to startups.


The episode is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube Music.


Chapters from AI, Anti-Patterns, and the Dangers of Elephant Hunting with Itamar Novick


00:00 Startup Anti-Patterns: Lessons from Experience

06:34 The AI Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges

18:48 Democratization of Entrepreneurship: The New Era

22:23 Solo Capitalism: A New Approach to Venture Capital

29:43 Leveraging AI in Venture Capital: The Future

32:05 Breaking into Venture Capital: Insights and Advice


Insights from AI, Anti-Patterns, and the Dangers of Elephant Hunting with Itamar Novick


  • There is no single recipe for success in startups.

  • Startup anti-patterns are repeatable and can lead to failure.

  • AI is revolutionizing industries and creating new opportunities.

  • The cost of building software is trending towards zero, democratizing entrepreneurship.

  • Solo capitalism allows for a more personalized approach to venture capital.

  • Investors need to focus on both technology and business models.

  • Valuations in AI are still stabilizing, with cautious optimism from VCs.

  • The importance of user experience in leveraging AI technologies.

  • Founders should focus on building defensible businesses to stay ahead of competition.

  • Networking and warm introductions are crucial for connecting with investors.



The content here is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal or tax advice. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the views of Seaplane Ventures. Our host, guests and clients may hold investments discussed in this podcast. Please invest responsibly.

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