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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Business:Investing

478. Classical vs. Jazz Leadership, IPO Readiness & Key Metrics for a Successful Offering, Requirements for David to Beat Goliath, and Why Altman and Other Leaders are Pivoting to Open Source (Somesh Dash)

478. Classical vs. Jazz Leadership, IPO Readiness & Key Metrics for a Successful Offering, Requirements for David to Beat Goliath, and Why Altman and Other Leaders are Pivoting to Open Source (Somesh Dash)

2025-04-14
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Somesh Dash of IVP joins Nick to discuss Classical vs. Jazz Leadership, IPO Readiness & Key Metrics for a Successful Offering, Requirements for David to Beat Goliath, and Why Altman and Other Leaders are Pivoting to Open Source. In this episode we cover:

  • AI’s Role in Venture Investing
  • AI Open Source & Model Layer
  • AI in Healthcare, Education & Social Impact
  • Globalization of Tech, Broader Trends & Perspectives
  • Founder Traits & Evaluation
  • Market Dynamics & Cycles
  • Future of Tech & AI-Native Generation

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The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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