Jordan has a conversation with Ian Rountree, founder and general partner at Cantos Ventures. They discuss the power and limitations of decentralized production, how venture capital fits into the equation, and the role of AI, robotics, and new industrials in reshaping the global economy.

Read more about Cantos here - https://cantos.vc/

Follow Ian on X - @IanRountree

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:05 What Is Venture Capital?

06:38 The Power Law: Why 2% Of Companies Drive 90% Of Returns

08:38 The Shift From Software To Deep Tech

12:28 Why Ian Is Investing In Decentralized Production

16:20 Four Key Conditions Where Decentralization Makes Sense

25:47 Role of AI And Robotics in Manufacturing

32:31 Can the West Compete in Manufacturing Again?

38:03 Role of Venture Capital In New Industrials

43:11 Final Thoughts And Where To Find Ian

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