Technical skills are becoming more important for venture capitalists due to the increasing prominence of AI technology. However, it is still important that VCs possess a strong sense of curiosity and the ability to challenge management teams to meet desired goals.
The current crop of venture capitalists have a non-traditional background, with no pure engineers or product managers; they possess commercial backgrounds and operating experiences, equipping them to put pressure on management teams to hit their numbers.
The rise of AI technology is enabling every company to be rewritten as an AI company, attracting more capital from VC firms and resulting in the transformation of every industry vertical.
The podcast highlights the importance of technical skills in the venture capitalist industry particularly in the AI space, however, it also considers how a curious and knowledgeable mindset can be an effective alternative to technical backgrounds