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How to find the right venture investor | TechCrunch

Jan 09, 2024 - techcrunch.com
The funding environment in 2023 was tough due to an impending recession, leading to venture capitalists being more selective and raising the bar for deals. Paul Hsu, founder and CEO of Decasonic, shares 12 tips on finding the right venture partner in this new environment. In other news, Pepper Bio's $6.5M seed deck is reviewed, with suggestions on improving the storytelling aspect of the pitch.

The article also discusses the increasing importance of AI in DevSecOps and the need for leaders to advocate for its effective and responsible use. More than half of the respondents to an Arize survey plan to deploy an LLM within the next year, with five steps suggested to ensure successful deployment. Lastly, the article explores the challenges of monetizing generative AI features, emphasizing the need to balance customer demand and profitability.

Key takeaways:

  • The funding environment in 2023 was tough due to investors preparing for a recession, but now that we're in recovery mode, there are new rules for identifying, pitching, and partnering with the right investor.
  • Pepper Bio's deck that landed the company more than $6 million needs improvements in storytelling to make it more compelling.
  • DevSecOps leaders need to advocate for effective and responsible uses of AI as organizations shift toward AI-centric business models.
  • As generative AI features become more common, companies are finding it difficult to monetize these add-ons and balance providing demanded features with pricing that provides customer value and profitability.
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