In this short but insightful episode of the EUVC Podcast, we’re joined by George Robson of Sequoia and Benjamin, our trusted ambassador from Tech Barbecue, for a candid conversation on the transformative impact of AI—especially through the lens of content creation.
The group touches on the disconnect between innovators and the mainstream when it comes to AI adoption. George and Benjamin reflect on the massive potential of AI, the surprisingly slow uptake among everyday users, and how those on the cutting edge are already rethinking workflows, communication, and strategy.
Here’s what’s covered:
05:46 Reconciling European Optimism with U.S. Skepticism
17:22 U.S. Views on Europe: Misconceptions & Missed Nuance
21:00 The Return of Real Venture: Deep Tech vs. SaaS
24:00 Evaluating Deep Tech Founders: What Sequoia Looks For
26:59 Adapting Sequoia’s Platform to Serve Technical Founders
29:57 Scale-Up Capital in Europe: Reality vs. Perception
32:11 AI Company Metrics: Changing Signals & Due Diligence
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