{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tales From The PROS","title":"Where the Smart Money in Tech is Going (feat. Jim Ferry)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/edbf16e0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2532,"description":"In this episode of Tales from the Pros, hosts Michael Georgiou and Eric Lawrence sit down with Jim Ferry, a partner at Volition Capital, to explore what investors are really looking for in AI and technology businesses in 2026.\nWith experience evaluating thousands of companies and investing in high-growth, founder-owned businesses, Jim shares how investors assess startups, founders, technology, and market opportunities in a rapidly changing AI landscape. The conversation dives into what makes a technology business durable, why defensibility matters more than ever, and how AI and vibe coding are changing the way products are built and scaled.\nFrom technical debt and product validation to market fit, long-term vision, and the future of AI-powered automation, this episode offers practical insights for founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone building or investing in technology.\n🎯 Highlights You Won't Want to Miss What investors are really looking for in AI and tech businessesWhy durability and defensibility are critical in the AI eraHow investors evaluate founders and management, teamsThe impact of vibe coding and AI tools on product developmentWhen should startups move from prototypes to scalable technologyWhy technical debt matters when a company begins to scaleHow convenience can create lasting value even when technology is easy to replicateWhy niche markets and difficult-to-replicate products can become strong businessesWhat categories of technology are attracting investor attention in 2026Why founders need to think beyond short-term revenue goalsHow AI agents could transform the way we work and live \n🎧 Listen and Subscribe\n\nSpotify:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6QkUtrcNllUkqtq1fjlwnZ\nApple Podcasts:\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-pros/id1371067192\nYouTube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@Imaginovation/podcasts\nSoundCloud:\nhttps://soundcloud.com/talesfromthepros\n\n💡 Key TakeawaysIn the AI era, durability may matter more than simply having an AI-powered...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RGMg3HhKgBMloHbqss9u2m14nKBe1VleKtdtrbpq_AQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYzYx/NDVjNjBmMjIwYWEx/ODI1OGMyY2Q5N2Rj/MjY2Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}