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"stop spending so much time on the deck!!", says Ashton Kutcher a successful entrepreneur and investor, along with Effie Epstein and Guy Oseary at Sound Ventures, Kutcher has played a pivotal role in transforming the venture capital landscape. Sound Ventures focuses on investing in early-to-growth stage tech companies, with a portfolio that includes Airbnb, Robinhood, Spotify, and Uber. the discussion centered on Sound Ventures' investment strategies, emphasizing early-stage and thematic funds. Sound typically invests $10-15 million in Series A and B rounds, and last year launched an AI growth fund with $50 million checks. key factors for investment include founder-market fit, domain expertise, and the ability to learn quickly. the conversation also highlighted the importance of clear vision, knowing business metrics, and the potential of AI in various industries. concerns about AI's impact on creative industries were addressed, with a focus on ensuring fair compensation and ethical use of data. the potential of AI hardware and the role of agents in future computing were also discussed. Kutcher's approach as an investor emphasizes backing innovative ideas and founders with a vision to change the world. his hands-on involvement and keen sense for spotting potential have earned him a reputation as one of the most prominent celebrity investors in Silicon Valley. American South Asian Network (ASAN) The INDUStry Show #entrepreneurship #fundraising
Love this, starting even earlier in the pre seed and seed stages can offer greater returns, lower capital needs, and more access to brilliant founders
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