Published Jun 22, 2016

20VC: Why Bots Are The New Black, Conversational Interface Is The Next of For Consumerisation and The Determinants Of A Successful Marketplace with Annie Kadavy, General Partner @ CRV

Annie Kadavy, General Partner at CRV, delves into the transformative power of bots with conversational interfaces, the critical metrics for investment success, and the dynamic challenges of evolving SaaS and traditional marketplaces, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and innovative startups in a tech giant-dominated landscape.

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Investment Strategies
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Marketplaces Evolution
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Rise of Bots
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Episode Highlights

Investment StrategiesAnnie Kadavy, General Partner at Charles River Ventures, shares her unique journey into venture capital and the metrics she uses to gauge success. She emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and building datasets for improved decision-making.

Investment Strategies

Marketplaces EvolutionAnnie Kadavy explores the evolving landscape of SaaS and traditional marketplaces, highlighting their growth potential and inherent challenges. She discusses the importance of understanding supply and demand dynamics to create successful platforms.

Marketplaces Evolution

Rise of BotsAnnie Kadavy shares her excitement about the potential of bots to transform consumer interactions through conversational interfaces. She discusses the evolving bot ecosystem and the opportunities for startups to innovate despite the dominance of tech giants.

Rise of Bots

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