{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chuck Yates Got A Job","title":"Blair Garrou from Mercury","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/41a1d86a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3328,"description":"AI is flipping the script on venture capital, and Blair Garrou has a front-row seat to the transformation. Chuck Yates sits down with the Mercury VC partner to talk about how AI is slashing startup costs, reshaping investment strategies, and fueling a new era of lean, high-impact teams. From generative AI and robotics to fintech and space tech, this conversation dives into the trends reshaping the future of work, investing, and innovation. Plus, Blair shares his wild ride from scrappy angel investing to building a powerhouse VC firm, and what he sees coming next.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n\n00:00 - Intro\n01:40 - Blair's Venture Capital Journey\n07:05 - DFJ Mercury Investment Strategy\n09:44 - Starting a Venture Fund Essentials\n15:25 - Challenges in Fundraising\n18:19 - Relative Investment Strategies\n20:50 - Fundraising in Tough Markets\n24:10 - Keys to a Successful Fundraising Pitch\n26:40 - Importance of Roadshows\n30:02 - Overview of Mercury Fund Today\n32:10 - Investment Opportunities in Space\n34:57 - Innovations in Generative AI\n41:30 - Digital Wildcatters Insights\n44:59 - Episode Conclusion\n48:28 - Future Trends in Venture Capital\n52:20 - Generative AI Deals Overview\n52:44 - Key Vertical Insights for Investors\n55:13 - Episode Wrap-Up\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c5WQufo5wbt5DUoayihGmjPfi-6mpIXlFv-B8NwxUXk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODIw/NmQyYjMwOTI3MTcw/NjU3ZTI2NDViYTlk/M2NkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}