I am excited to have Casey Woo, founder of Operators Guild, a community of 800+ top operators. He is also a General Partner at FOG Ventures, where he's witnessing how AI is killing the 18-month fundraising cycle, enabling 1000x returns in half the time.

In this conversation, Casey Woo, founder of Operators Guild and general partner at Fog Ventures, discusses his journey from Wall Street to the startup world, the evolving landscape of fundraising, and the impact of AI on job roles and business operations. He emphasises the importance of generalists in startups, the need for effective distribution strategies, and the shift towards shorter fundraising cycles. Casey also shares insights on pricing strategies for AI startups, the rise of fractional roles, and the significance of relationships in business.

Timestamps

02:53 Key Patterns in Startup Success

05:35 The Shift Towards Generalists in Startups

07:49 The Death of the 18-Month Fundraising Cycle

10:56 Optimizing Dilution in a Fast-Paced Environment

13:10 The Importance of Distribution and Velocity

15:12 Pricing Strategies for AI Startups

17:40 AI's Impact on Human Labor and Job Roles

20:31 The Rise of Fractional Roles in Startups

21:32 The Ideal Operator in the Age of AI

22:40 Operator-Backed Capital vs. Traditional VC

26:09 M&A Trends and the Role of Private Equity

27:55 Sectors Best Positioned for AI Transformation

30:43 Predictions for AI Company Dominance

32:30 Common Operational Mistakes in AI Startups

34:04 The Importance of Relationships in Business

36:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Casey’s Links 

LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseywoo/

Website – https://www.fog.ventures/

Operators Guild - https://www.operators-guild.com/

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