New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VII
This episode of VC Unfiltered was recorded live at Lightning Round VII, where four high-potential startups pitched technologies pushing the edge of AI and applied innovation.
Featured companies include:
TeroAI — The first AI geospatial data terminal that makes any location query instantly actionable for anyone.
Allocraft AI — An automated fund-diligence copilot for allocators evaluating alternative investment managers.
Wise AI — Remote camera-based vitals that turn any telehealth visit or homecare check-in into a full medical exam.
UBiosis Health — An autonomous AI nurse that turns the time between doctor visits into proactive, revenue-generating chronic care.
The episode also includes perspectives from experienced investors and operators:
Erik Jefferson, Chief Investment Officer at Flagship Harbor Advisors
Amy Harmon, Investor at Innovent Capital Group
Ra'ad Siraj, technology and data executive
Pearl Collings, tech CEO and advisor
Stay through the final pitch showdown to see which startup takes the top prize.
If you're building, investing, or tracking where early-stage innovation is heading, this episode offers a front-row view of what founders are working on right now.
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00:34 - Welcome to 1752 VC Lightning Round Pitch Competition
01:35 - Judges Introduction
04:10 - Panel Discussion: AI and SaaS Landscape
07:34 - Business Models and Market Trends in AI
11:28 - Risks of Unauthorized AI Usage in Enterprise (Shadow AI)
13:21 - AI Impact on Labor and Automation Potential
17:50 - Debate on AI-native vs Integrated SaaS Models
19:23 - Shift from Seat-based to Value-based SaaS Approach
21:00 - Investor Expectations and Startup Validation Trends
26:44 - Sponsor Presentation: Ramp Finance Automation Platform
32:03 - Pitch Competition Introduction and Format
32:38 - Startup Pitch: Wise AI
39:12 - Q&A for Wise AI
41:30 - Startup Pitch: Allocraft AI
47:07 - Q&A for Allocraft AI
51:37 - Startup Pitch: Tero AI
58:58 - Q&A for Tero AI
01:02:20 - Startup Pitch: UBiosis Health
01:10:22 - Q&A for UBiosis Health
01:13:56 - Competition Results and Closing Remarks
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