Kenn So is on the investment team at Shasta Ventures, one of the most respected enterprise software investors in Silicon Valley. He evaluates AI-first companies every day and has a few opinions about what's working and how to get your AI company funded.

On this week's episode, Ken shares his perspective on venture capital, AI, and what the best pitches have in common.

Listen and learn...   

• How the best SaaS companies are evolving their operating plans in lean times.
• Why AI explainability matters. 
• What is AI bias and what are innovative companies doing to address it.
• Why it's ok that AI innovation is slowing down while AI accountability is catching up.
• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when managing in a crisis.
• How diversity in the VC community directly impacts innovation.
• The pitch that made Kenn say "wow!"
• What Kenn learned backpacking around the U.S. before starting his venture career.