Paige Finn DohertyFounding Partner, Behind Genius · Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures

the vast potential of ai

29 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker addresses early‑stage investors, highlighting AI’s capacity to automate, optimize, and transform industries, which creates high optionality for investment opportunities. However, they warn that the rapid pace of AI innovation can quickly render today’s cutting‑edge investments obsolete—sometimes within months or weeks. Consequently, the speaker urges investors to balance excitement with disciplined, cautious, and diligent evaluation of AI ventures.

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As early-stage investors, we're constantly on the hunt for innovative companies that hold high optionality value. AI's power to automate, optimize, and revolutionize makes it a goldmine for opportunities. So understanding this ever-evolving domain is essential for those of us looking to invest in the companies of tomorrow. However, because of the rapid accelerating pace of AI innovation, what seems like a cutting-edge investment today could be outdated in a few short years or even months. Or weeks. The excitement about the potential of AI, although warranted, needs to be supplemented with a healthy dose of discipline, caution, and diligence.