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Episode #55: Unsafe SAFEs, 15 Charts on the Future of VC, Big CPG Leveraging Gen AI, Sequoia Changes Guards
This week on The Learning Corner, Mia and Charles break down four of the most thought-provoking reads shaping the tech and venture ecosystem right now:
• Unsafe SAFEs in the Age of AI: Jason Lemkin calls out a troubling new trend where founders in hyped AI deals walk away with investor cash—without building a thing.
• 15 Charts That Explain How Tech and Venture Are Changing in 2025: Ruben Dominguez drops a chart-heavy update covering everything from AI app churn to why so many junior VCs leave the industry.
• Oreo-maker Mondelez is using GenAI to slash marketing costs: Mondelez teams up with Publicis and Accenture to roll out a $40M AI tool, cutting costs—and possibly creativity—in CPG advertising.
• Sequoia Names New Co-Leads as Roelof Botha Steps Down: With Roelof Botha stepping down, Sequoia is signaling a new chapter
Unsafe SAFEs in the Age of AI
15 Charts That Explain How Tech and Venture Are Changing in 2025
Oreo-maker Mondelez is using GenAI to slash marketing costs
Sequoia Names New Co-Leads as Roelof Botha Steps Down
(0:00) Governance tension and founder investments in early-stage companies
(1:31) Convertible notes vs SAFEs in venture funding
(4:24) Assessing financial management in startups
(6:49) Tech and venture trends for 2025 by Ruben Dominguez
(10:57) Venture capital career insights and progression challenges
(14:48) Sponsor: Mondelez's investment in AI for advertising
(17:39) AI's influence on consulting and change management
(19:36) Sequoia's leadership changes and internal dynamics
(21:13) Closing remarks and thank yous
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By Mia Farnham, Charles HudsonThis week on The Learning Corner, Mia and Charles break down four of the most thought-provoking reads shaping the tech and venture ecosystem right now:
• Unsafe SAFEs in the Age of AI: Jason Lemkin calls out a troubling new trend where founders in hyped AI deals walk away with investor cash—without building a thing.
• 15 Charts That Explain How Tech and Venture Are Changing in 2025: Ruben Dominguez drops a chart-heavy update covering everything from AI app churn to why so many junior VCs leave the industry.
• Oreo-maker Mondelez is using GenAI to slash marketing costs: Mondelez teams up with Publicis and Accenture to roll out a $40M AI tool, cutting costs—and possibly creativity—in CPG advertising.
• Sequoia Names New Co-Leads as Roelof Botha Steps Down: With Roelof Botha stepping down, Sequoia is signaling a new chapter
Unsafe SAFEs in the Age of AI
15 Charts That Explain How Tech and Venture Are Changing in 2025
Oreo-maker Mondelez is using GenAI to slash marketing costs
Sequoia Names New Co-Leads as Roelof Botha Steps Down
(0:00) Governance tension and founder investments in early-stage companies
(1:31) Convertible notes vs SAFEs in venture funding
(4:24) Assessing financial management in startups
(6:49) Tech and venture trends for 2025 by Ruben Dominguez
(10:57) Venture capital career insights and progression challenges
(14:48) Sponsor: Mondelez's investment in AI for advertising
(17:39) AI's influence on consulting and change management
(19:36) Sequoia's leadership changes and internal dynamics
(21:13) Closing remarks and thank yous