The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

443. The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain (Mike Droesch)


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Mike Droesch of Bessemer Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain. In this episode we cover:

  • AI Applications in Various Industries, Advancements in AI-Powered Voice Transcription Technology,
  • AI's Potential to Disrupt Vertical SaaS Industries
  • Business Models for AI Software, Including Copilots, Agents, and Tech-Enabled Services
  • AI Applications, Defensibility, and Market Potential
  • Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Models
  • Supply Chain Inefficiencies and the Role of FinTech in Improving Payment and Invoicing Processes
  • Investing in Non-Consensus Supply Chain Software Categories, Focusing on Procurement and Freight Audit

Guest Links:

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter/X
  • Bessemer Venture Partners

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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