I am thrilled to have Vivek Krishnamurthy, who is a Partner at Commerce Ventures, where he's spent over 8 years investing in commerce infrastructure and fintech. Before Venture, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Financial Technology Partners. He's particularly bullish on AI's transformation of insurance, backing companies like Kin Insurance, Liberate, and Authentic.

In this conversation, Vivek Krishnamurthy, a partner at Commerce Ventures, discusses his journey into venture capital, the evolution of investment strategies, and the intersection of commerce and fintech. Vivek shares insights on the impact of AI on business, the importance of understanding market dynamics, and the traits of successful founders. He also addresses the challenges of staying private and the role of VCs in the startup ecosystem.

Timestamps

00:00 Journey into Venture Capital

03:08 Evolution of Investment Thesis

06:20 Commerce and Fintech Intersection

09:10 AI's Role in Modern Startups

12:01 Understanding Market Dynamics

15:23 Growth Metrics in Today's Market

18:09 The Impact of Staying Private

20:59 Traits of Successful Founders

24:20 The Role of VCs in Success

27:12 Sales Strategies in AI

30:03 Hiring Trends in AI Startups

33:13 Evaluating Investment Opportunities

Vivek's Links

LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekkri/

Website - https://commerce.vc/

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