We’re happy to share the latest in AltsTech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. I’m fortunate to interview my Partner Dave Yen, co-founder, Orange Collective. OrangeCollective.vc is a VC fund exclusively investing in AI companies from Y Combinator. YC is the world’s leading tech accelerator; the median...
[Continue Reading]🇺🇸 NYC Conference September 3: Investors for a Better America 🇺🇸
I am chairing a large, nonpartisan conference this fall in NYC focused on how investors & business leaders can help America continue to offer a favorable political & social environment for investing and business success. We are seeking allies, A-list speakers, and sponsors. More details to come. Contact me to get involved....
[Continue Reading]Boringtech VC and AI: Ascii Ventures
We’re happy to share the latest in AltsTech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Brian Wong, GP of Ascii Ventures. David Teten: Please give us an overview of your firm. Ascii Ventures is a pre-seed venture firm focused on what we call “boringtech”...
[Continue Reading]From Outsourced CFO to VC: N6 Ventures Tech Stack
We’re happy to share the latest in AltsTech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Ryan Gaines, Founder of N6 Ventures. David Teten: Please give us an overview of your firm. Ryan Gaines: N6 Ventures is a $5M seed-stage venture fund based in Palo...
[Continue Reading]An Insiders Documentary of Y Combinator
Alan Huet of Fundora, a friend of Orange Collective, wanted to see Y Combinator from the inside…and share it with the people of France. The result: he made a 90-minute insiders documentary (in English and French). The team spent 4 full days visiting YC founder offices and hacker houses. Going to pre-demo day practice sessions....
[Continue Reading]HBS Club of NY Event on Investing in AI-Native Companies
I recently chaired a panel on “Investing in AI-Native Companies”, hosted by HBS Club of NY and sponsored by Paul Hastings. Our speakers were: Zane Lackey, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz Jason Freedman, Cofounder, Orange Collective J.P. Mohler, co-founder, General Legal, AI-native law firm Moderator: Sam Waxman, Partner, Paul Hastings (and our generous host!) Here’s a...
[Continue Reading]AI Workflow VC Fund: Tech Stack Overview
We’re happy to share the latest in AltsTech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Steve Chaparro, Founder & General Partner, Beyond Capital Ventures. I was most interested in learning some of the unique insights they’ve obtained. Steve summarized: “Technical excellence without workflow clarity...
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