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On this week’s The Sure Shot Entrepreneur newsletter: 🔹 Ninni Marie Handal draws surprising parallels between nursing and venture capital 🔹 Neil Devani talks about founding Necessary Ventures after a rich career spanning healthcare, public policy, and law 🔹 Satya Patel explains why you should focus on one user, one use case, and one solution 🔹 Startup spotlight: Firstshift AI recently featured #3 on the Hatcher+ Top 100 list Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggmGQdPY ❇️Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates in your inbox❤️. Homebrew The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast Gopi Rangan #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups #InsurTech #ArtificialIntelligence

Ninni Marie Handal shares interesting perspectives on startups, Silicon Valley and technology. Parallels with her experience as a nurse is Norway is quite fascinating. Thanks to Naeem Zafar for the collaboration.

🚀 Neil Devani from Necessary Ventures invests in the earliest stages—but not in every idea. He looks for startups with: ✔️ Customer empathy ✔️ Market efficiency improvements ✔️ A compelling mission to attract talent, capital, and media attention Want to know what makes Neil say 'yes' to a startup? Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gWxGwiW8 Special mention: Nachi Gupta, MD, PhD, FAAEM Plural Energy Adam Silver Jonathan Petts Upsolve #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

🚀 The founder of tomorrow will look very different from the founder of yesterday. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and others are democratizing access to innovation, creating opportunities for a new wave of founders—diverse, tech-driven, and unconventional. What does this mean for venture capital? How can VCs evolve their strategies to identify and support the entrepreneurs of the future? In our latest episode, Dave Anderson shares his insights on the changing face of entrepreneurship and venture capital. 🔗 To hear more, tune in at podcast.sure.ventures! Beat Ventures Gopi Rangan Sure Ventures #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AI #StartupEcosystem

⚓ Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner at Beat Ventures is on a mission to invest in startups transforming legacy industries with artificial intelligence. I spoke with him on episode 155 of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast. In our conversation, Dave shares: ✅ How AI, from predictive tools to generative models, is reshaping industries like meat processing and finance. ✅ Why founders need both Silicon Valley networks and proximity to customers for success. ✅ The importance of diversity in venture capital for creating new opportunities. ✅ How AI can enhance, not replace, human ingenuity. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g6KS_vjE Colin Rogister @Treehouse @Truewind Eric Owski @Volur Prashant S.. Sure Ventures #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #AI #LegacyIndustries #Podcast

Investors should prioritize speed and clarity—whether it's saying "yes" or "no." Entrepreneurs appreciate rapid responses, and it's time for VCs to embrace the need for speed. In episode 154, Yiğit Ihlamur explains how slow decision-making can hinder the progress of the venture ecosystem. At Vela, they believe in making quick, informed decisions using AI tools that streamline the process. Listen to the full episode using the link in the comments below! Vela Partners Thunk.AI Praveen Seshadri Sure Ventures Gopi Rangan #VentureCapital #AI #Entrepreneurship #startups

In the latest episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Yiğit Ihlamur, co-founder and general partner at Vela Partners, about how Vela is using AI to reshape venture capital. From algorithmic startup selection to rapid investment decisions, Yiğit shares his tech-driven approach. Key takeaway: AI is not just transforming investment processes in algorithm-driven funds; it’s changing the entire VC landscape—from sourcing to decision-making. If you’re executing your vision with passion and authenticity, AI-powered funds like Vela will find you. Tune in for more on Yiğit’s approach and the evolving role of tech in VC! 🔊 https://lnkd.in/gRmmtt7v Thunk.AI Praveen Seshadri Prashant S. Sure Ventures #VentureCapital #AI #Entrepreneurship #startups

On this week’s The Sure Shot Entrepreneur newsletter: 🔹 Next Legacy’s mission to support mission-driven, early-stage tech startups by backing both emerging and established venture fund managers 🔹 Why it’s important to build investment strategies around who you are - Alex Edelson, GP at Slipstream Investors 🔹 Startup spotlight: Coterie Insurance - a vision driven by AI and human creativity Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggmGQdPY ❇️Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates in your inbox❤️. Jessie Jia Guo Next Legacy Partners David McFarland The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast Gopi Rangan #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups #InsurTech

This week on The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessie Jia Guo, investment partner at Next Legacy Partners, who took us on her journey from her roots in Dingxiang, northern China, to joining Next Legacy Partners. Jessie shared how a chance meeting with Next Legacy co-founder Russ Hall became a turning point in her career, ultimately bringing her into a firm committed to mission-driven, early-stage tech investments. In this episode, Jessie dives into the firm’s dedication to supporting diverse emerging managers and established VCs alike—emphasizing diversity, discipline, and conviction as guiding principles in building strong portfolios. Gain insights into Next Legacy’s approach to investing, and the opportunities they see in the expanding venture ecosystem. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/grc9E2fQ Ryan Nece Audacious Ventures Nakul Mandan Prashant S. Sure Ventures #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups

This week in The Sure Shot Entrepreneur newsletter: 🔹 Learn about a newbie who is quickly becoming an important leader in the VC community - Lochan Alagh of VC Nest 🔹 Aram Verdiyan’s pursuit for new VCs with a high-conviction innovative approach 🔹 Startup spotlight: PAXAFE Named a FreightTech 100 company Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggmGQdPY ❇️Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates in your inbox❤️. Accolade Partners Ilya Preston The Sure Shot Entrepreneur PodcastGopi Rangan #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups #InsurTech