In this episode of FintechTalks, Sanjib Kalita sits down with Jay Levy, Partner at Zelkova Ventures, to talk about early-stage investing, founder-market fit, and how AI is reshaping the venture landscape.

Jay reflects on nearly two decades in VC, why backing the right people matters more than the perfect product, and how today’s founders can build more with less. He breaks down how AI is lowering the cost of entry, why capital efficiency matters more than ever, and what that means for the future of venture itself.

Jay also shares his experience at Fintech Meetup, including why the structured meetings stood out—and how founders can maximize results with the right prep.

If you're building, investing, or navigating early-stage fintech—don’t miss this conversation.