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/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/

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