499. A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups (Navin Chaddha)

Navin Chaddha of Mayfield joins Nick to discuss A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups. In this episode we cover:

• Challenges in Early Internet Video
• Lessons from Interacting with Tech Luminaries
• Investment Philosophy and Evaluation Process
• The Role of Psychology in Venture Capital
• The AI Collaboration Era
• Geopolitical Implications of AI
• Investment Strategy in a Competitive Market

Guest Links:

• Navin’s LinkedIn
• Navin’s X
• Mayfield’s LinkedIn
• Mayfield’s Website

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

We’re proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.  

Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.