219. The Hype Cycle: VCs use it, but should they?
Description
How can you tell which innovations will last and what’s just hype? Are we in a generative AI bubble?
There is a methodology called the Hype Cycle that venture capitalists use to answer these questions.
But is this methodology foolproof? Find out in today’s episode.
Timestamps
00:00:00 : Introduction
00:01:34 : Innovative tech education.
00:02:34 : Distinguishing between innovation and trends
00:03:35 : Time as a valuable asset
00:04:39 : The Hype Cycle
00:09:42 : Five phases of the Hype Cycle
00:13:15 : Hype Cycle’s accuracy
00:15:41 : Evaluating technology beyond the hype
00:18:47 : Conclusion
For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/the-hype-cycle-vcs-use-it-but-should-they
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