This episode dives into the topic of generative AI regulation. Featured in this episode are guests Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and K Street Capital investor; and AdamBoskovich, founder and CEO of WowYow, a K Street Capital portfolio company. Jason, Adam, and host Paige Soya discuss the impact of generative AI on VCs and startups, then go over the current landscape of generative AI policy initiatives, and also get into what investors and founders need to know when it comes to AI regulation.

This episode brings together founders and investors in climate fintech, a rising star in the venture capital ecosystem which operates at the intersection of climate, finance, and technology. Featured in this episode are guests Zach Axelrod, a K Street investorand founder/CEO at Redball Energy; and Ravi Mikkelsen, co-founder at Atmos, a K Street portfolio company.

This episode is about the US Economic Development Administration’srecent release of the new $10B regional tech hubs program, an initiative born out of the CHIPS and Science Act, to create 10 tech hubs in US cities over the next 5 years. We talk about what the program is, how it works, what this means for the existing US tech industry and venture capital, and how cities and companies can benefit from the program. The discussion will include Blake Hall, the CEO/Founder of our portfolio company, ID.me, and his take on a potential cybersecurity hub; George Hornedo, one of our investors, who has been heavily involved in educating states and cities across the country about the program; and David Yarkin, the CEO/founder of our portfolio company, Procurated.

The vast capabilities of AI have changed the landscape of how technology is developed in behavioral science and edtech. We’ll discuss AI's influence on chatbots, and how this technology can improve outcomes for students. We’ll talk about how founders and investors in the edtech world are navigating this, how AI has changed in the recent past, and where it may be headed. Hear from 2 founder/CEOs with VC backed growth stage tech experience in behavioral science and edtech, one of whom has sat on both sides of the table as an investor and a founder.

This episode is about AI’s impacts on the travel industry as well as VC term sheet trends and how recent events/economic events (SVB, inflation, interest rates, public markets, etc.) have impacted terms. We’ll do some education on term sheets and various deal structures (SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds), focusing on control terms, economic terms, and the expected future direction of valuation multiples. You’ll hear from one recently exited founder/CEO and one investor in the travel industry.

This episode is about how, when, why, and who to raise VC money from in 2023. With the explosion and confusion around AI technology enhancements, and the devastation of VC bank failures like SVB, First Republic – Many investors are sitting on the sidelines and the fundraising environment has changed materially. We’ll talk about how investors are navigating this, how founders should approach their fundraises, and tips for breaking through with a successful deal. Hear from 2 founder/CEOs with recent exits under their belts who have sat on both sides of the table as an investor and a founder.

This episode will cover the latest trends VCs need to know about how technology and regulatory changes will impact our ability to effectively communicate and influence. Think digital advertising, stakeholder decision making, company alignment, engagement, and productivity. We’ll dig in on two of the latest digital platforms taking advantage of these changes (AxiosHQ & Applecart) directly from their founder/CEOs.

This episode is about trends in digital credentialing, cyber security, and Web3 that are making headways in public-private sector pilots, projects, and operational business models. We will discuss federal, state, and provincial government policy, standards, legislation, and initiatives. We will also discuss the public benefit component of venture-backed investment in interoperable digital credentialing through commercial open-source software and open standards communities. Learn from 2 investor/founder/CEOs who are currently living and breathing these topics as leaders of a startup that is a leading developer of trusted digital ecosystems.

This episode is about the venture-backed mediatech space: Upcoming trends, today’s most scalable business models, the impacts of changing advertising regulation, and how these companies are using AI. We’ll also talk about how to employ mediatech in your own businesses from 2 experienced early-stage investors and one venture-backed mediatech CEO/founder.

This episode is a deeper dive into the latest developments of SVB & how they impact the VC ecosystem, access to capital, regulatory policy, and the future of how the banking world operates. We will also talk about how risk is getting repriced, the major transition away from easy money, why that’s a good thing, and what to watch out for from a fintech VC investor and a 2x founder/CEO.