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E536 | Alex & Valentina, AdHoc Ventures: Betting Big on Human Interaction Tech


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In this episode,

sits down with

and

, the founding partners of

, a brand-new fund laser-focused on what they call Human Interaction Tech.

They explore why online communication, remote work, and AI are disrupting how we relate at work and in life, and why that opens a massive opportunity for a new kind of VC firm. With a track record of backing unicorns like Flo, Revolut, and Patreon, and institutional knowledge from Bain and SDV, the duo is now raising their first fund to scale this vision.

We dive into how they define their category, the growing $150B+ market opportunity, their standout portfolio performance, and how their unfair advantages—from GTM playbooks to Tier 1 VC intros—create gravity with both founders and LPs.

🎧 Here’s what’s covered:

  • 00:05 Introduction to AdHoc Ventures
  • 01:30 The Concept of Human Interaction Tech
  • 05:28 Market Opportunities in Human Interaction Tech
  • 09:23 Investment Strategy and Track Record
  • 12:27 Unfair Advantages of Ad Hoc Ventures
  • 16:03 Building a Global Fund
  • 20:03 The Role of AI in Human Interaction
  • 24:25 Value Addition as Specialized Investors
  • 25:40 Management Fee Structure Explained
...more
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