Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dynamic world of tech investing? In this episode, we sit down with Maria Palma to unpack tech investing, AI, and crypto. Maria is a seasoned investor and business leader with a diverse background spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship, and engineering. As a General Partner at Kindred Capital, Maria plays a role in shaping the technology landscape. Kindred Capital is not just a venture capital firm; it's a community of visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers. With a focus on technology and entrepreneurship, Kindred Capital is dedicated to nurturing innovation and driving meaningful change in the startup ecosystem. In our conversation, we explore why companies are hesitant to embrace AI and the advantages it offers both startups and larger enterprises. Dive deep into whether AI will render software developers obsolete and uncover the nuances between regulated and unregulated cryptocurrencies. Maria also talks about the potential intersection of AI and crypto, navigating the technology hype-cycle, the technology sectors she is investing in, the best use cases of AI for enterprise, and much more! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of technology investing, AI, and cryptocurrency through the lens of a veteran investor, Maria Palma!
Key Points From This Episode:
Background about Maria and her passion for technology.
What she thinks is the most exciting technology to investors.
Her approach to identifying what AI-based technology is investable.
Examples of the type of companies she has invested in.
Ways AI is shaking up the enterprise and investment landscape.
The six areas of AI she is focusing her investment efforts on.
AI code generation and its role in software development.
Cryptocurrencies and why people should be paying attention to them.
Discover the potential intersection of AI and cryptocurrencies.
Why understanding a company's problems is essential for AI adoption.
Reasons why she finds small and medium-sized businesses compelling.
Maria shares advice for budding crypto investors.
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