E165 'Exploring the Evolving Role of AI in Venture Capital' with Oracle's Cian Hughes
Description
Today's guest is Cian Hughes, Head of Venture Capital AI EMEA at Oracle. In the episode, Cian provides an in-depth look at his extensive background in technology and venture capital, as well as insights into the exciting developments Oracle is spearheading in the AI space. His journey from startup entrepreneur to venture capitalist to his current role at Oracle showcases his multi-faceted expertise in the world of tech and investment.
Topics include:
0:00 His tech career spanning startups, venture capital and Oracle
6:05 Having a lifelong passion for cutting-edge tech, from PCs to AI
8:56 Providing AI infrastructure and global scaling support at Oracle
11:02 Partnering with NVIDIA to enhance cloud infrastructure scalability
15:32 How AI enhances customer service
18:11 Why investors seek scalable solutions that solve real customer problems
20:18 How the growing reliance on GPU technology fuels AI and robotics