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Ignite VC: The Data-Driven Future of Venture Capital with Sailesh Ramakrishnan | Ep32
In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Sailesh Ramakrishnan, a partner at Rocketship VC, discussing his career trajectory from a NASA researcher to a venture capitalist, emphasizing Rocketship VC's unique quantitative approach to venture capital.
He shares insights on the shift from working at NASA and startups to founding Rocketship VC, leveraging AI and machine learning to identify promising startups globally.
The discussion also covers the evolution of venture capital, the impact of AI on investing, and the future of energy and space exploration, highlighting the importance of data-driven decision-making and the potential for significant advancements in various sectors through technological innovation.
Outline
0:00 - Introduction to Sailesh Ramakrishnan
5:01 - The Genesis of Rocketship VC
15:01 - A Quantitative Approach to VC
25:01 - Global Startup Landscape
35:01 - Impact of AI and Machine Learning
45:01 - Investing in Space and Energy
55:01 - Challenges and Opportunities
1:05:01 - Advice for Entrepreneurs and Investors
1:15:01 - Q&A with Listeners
1:25:01 - Conclusion and Future Outlook
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By Brian BellIn this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Sailesh Ramakrishnan, a partner at Rocketship VC, discussing his career trajectory from a NASA researcher to a venture capitalist, emphasizing Rocketship VC's unique quantitative approach to venture capital.
He shares insights on the shift from working at NASA and startups to founding Rocketship VC, leveraging AI and machine learning to identify promising startups globally.
The discussion also covers the evolution of venture capital, the impact of AI on investing, and the future of energy and space exploration, highlighting the importance of data-driven decision-making and the potential for significant advancements in various sectors through technological innovation.
Outline
0:00 - Introduction to Sailesh Ramakrishnan
5:01 - The Genesis of Rocketship VC
15:01 - A Quantitative Approach to VC
25:01 - Global Startup Landscape
35:01 - Impact of AI and Machine Learning
45:01 - Investing in Space and Energy
55:01 - Challenges and Opportunities
1:05:01 - Advice for Entrepreneurs and Investors
1:15:01 - Q&A with Listeners
1:25:01 - Conclusion and Future Outlook