Areas of Interest

?? As we kick off 2025, I’m more energized than ever about the unprecedented inflection point we’re experiencing in tech. It’s a unique point in time where nearly every major tech entrepreneur is paying attention and investing wildly, with both time and money, not to miss out. My focus is going towards transformative solutions in fintech, healthcare, and blockchain that leverage frontier tech and proprietary insights to solve big problems. If you’re building in any of these areas, message me ([email protected]).?

?? Personalized & Preventative Healthcare The intersection of AI and healthcare is unlocking a new era of personalization in a world in which healthcare data will move from closed to open. Startups with deep insights into patient needs and predictive care will reshape how we approach wellness, moving from reactive to proactive models. The gradual shift to value-based care is coming with AI finally driving an enhanced ability to measure and guide.??

?? Redefining Agents for a Modern World Traditional roles are being reimagined to meet the demands of today’s consumers and businesses. While there’s doubt about where value will accrue in AI, I have zero doubt that the way we interact with products will dramatically shift over the next decade. Areas I’m looking into:

• Fiduciary Insurance Agents: Prioritizing transparency and trust in insurance planning. Why does buying insurance always feel like you’re getting ripped off??
• Family Financial Agents: Helping families navigate financial complexity with tailored solutions. Too many solutions focused on the individual, we need more agents to assist with elderly and family dynamics.?
• Home Buying/Managing Agents: Creating seamless and informed home-buying experiences with data and insights. Home is often your biggest purchase and your largest asset, agents should help you manage it, not try to squeeze every nickel out of you.?
• Cross-Border Compliance Agents: Simplifying global trade and compliance with smart, tech-enabled platforms. Trade is getting more and more complex and while we’re moving towards “America First”, it is inevitable that we still must rely on global allies over the next decade to remain competitive.?

?? Tokenized Real-World Assets The potential of blockchain to bring liquidity, transparency, and accessibility to real-world assets is just getting started. The US Dollar, via stablecoins, was just the first use case and has reached over $200B in market cap. I’m excited about startups that uncover niche markets and redefine ownership and liquidity with tokenization.

?? Fraud Prevention at Scale In an increasingly digital world, fraud is evolving just as quickly as the technology enabling it. Startups that tackle these challenges with scalable, tech-first solutions are more critical than ever:

• SMB Verification Network: Small and medium-sized businesses often face hurdles proving legitimacy, especially in global trade or digital marketplaces. A real-time, transparent verification for SMBs, reducing fraud in B2B and supply chain transactions.
• Deepfake Detection & Prevention: As generative AI tools proliferate, so do the risks of misinformation, identity theft, and financial scams. Solutions that detect and prevent deepfake audio, video, and images will be key for securing media platforms, financial services, and communications.?
• Synthetic Identity Fraud Defense: Combating fraudsters who create “synthetic identities” using stolen data. Platforms leveraging machine learning to identify inconsistencies in user profiles and transactions could disrupt these increasingly sophisticated schemes. An SSN is now basically useless with all the recent hacks.?

? The thread tying these opportunities together? Startups that seize this inflection point with unique insights, bold execution, and a futuristic mindset. These startups have the power to reshape industries and set new standards for what’s possible.

?? What breakthrough ideas are you most excited to see come to life in 2025?