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This Week in Startups
A VC explains their ambitious plan to build AI agents called 'replicants' that combine 100-200 skills to handle the work of 20 people at their firm. The goal isn't mass layoffs but eliminating routine tasks so humans can focus on high-value activities like meeting with founders and LPs.
RRiding Unicorns
Joseph Pizzolato explains Defiant VC's three unique principles: investing based on conviction regardless of market trends, being obsessively data-driven with massive datasets, and dedicating a third of their fund budget to building proprietary software. He details how they create tools both for internal operations like due diligence automation and for supporting their portfolio founders.
VVenture Unlocked · Jack Altman
Jack Altman reflects on the stark contrast between running a startup and being a VC, admitting he's still figuring out what makes a good day or week as a venture investor. He discusses the uncertainty around structuring VC work compared to the clearer operational demands of building a company like Lattice.
EEUVC
A speaker breaks down the critical governance elements that Corporate VCs must get right to work effectively with traditional VCs. They emphasize the importance of clearly communicating investment committee processes, decision-making structures, and investment strategy to the broader ecosystem.
