437. Why Hardware is Attractive, The Most Interesting Areas in AI Outside of GenAI, and the Modern Data Stack (Jake Yormak)

Jake Yormak of Story Ventures joins Nate to discuss Why Hardware is Attractive, The Most Interesting Areas in AI Outside of GenAI, and the Modern Data Stack. In this episode we cover:

• Concentrating on Early-Stage Companies with Potential for Growth
• Investing in Hardware Companies, Challenges and Opportunities
• Focusing on Power Law Outliers
• AI Commoditization, Impact on Profit Pools, with a Focus on Computer Vision and Proprietary Data
• AI in Workflows, Incentivizing Users to Contribute Context

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Story Ventures

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