Everyone is asking the same question right now: How do we use AI? We think that is the wrong question. The better question—and the one that will define which companies win the next decade—is this: How will AI use your…
The first half of 2026 is now behind us, and the numbers are worth pausing on. Global venture funding reached $510 billion in the first six months of the year — a new record for any half-year period in history,…
In this episode: Jeffrey Fidelman discusses how founders can raise capital more effectively by combining AI with human judgment, why structure consistently outperforms hustle, and how disciplined outreach and authentic relationships remain the foundation of successful fundraising.
In this episode: Jeffrey Fidelman explains why successful fundraising is built on process rather than personal networks, how disciplined investor outreach can accelerate capital raises, and where AI is creating the greatest opportunities for founders and investors.
For the better part of three years, the most common question we have heard from LPs, fund managers, and founders alike has been some version of the same thing: when does liquidity come back? We may be about to get…
In this episode: Jeffrey Fidelman discusses where AI adds value in fundraising, why automation can’t replace relationships and judgment, how founders can avoid common capital-raising mistakes, and what separates efficient fundraising from effective fundraising.
In this episode: Jeffrey Fidelman explores the role of AI and cybersecurity in modern fundraising, why founders should view cybersecurity as a strategic advantage rather than a cost, and how investors evaluate technology risk during the diligence process.
For much of the last decade, scale was often viewed as a competitive advantage in venture capital. Larger funds could write bigger checks, support companies through multiple rounds, and leverage extensive networks to source opportunities. Yet as the venture market…
In this episode: Jeffrey Fidelman shares the importance of structure in fundraising, how founders can run more effective investor meetings, why preparation consistently outperforms hope, and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, business, and raising capital.
For much of the past decade, venture capital rewarded breadth. Generalist investors could participate across industries, geographies, and business models while benefiting from a broadly rising market. As venture enters 2026, that dynamic is changing. Increasingly, investors are concentrating around…
