Technical Founders, AI Pivots, and the Value of Focus
The original idea may not be what makes a startup successful. As AI changes markets and creates new opportunities, the ability to learn and change direction becomes increasingly important.
Tim Chen, Managing Partner at Essence Venture Capital, invests in highly technical founders building infrastructure and developer tools. A former engineer and founder himself, Tim started his fund to provide the kind of support he wished he had when raising capital.
In this episode, Tim explains why his investment approach has evolved as AI accelerates change. He shares how he evaluates technical teams…
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