Raise & Exit Podcast: Episode 23: Jalak Jobanputra - Investing in the Next Internet: Crypto, AI & IoT

04/12/2025 31 min
Raise & Exit Podcast: Episode 23: Jalak Jobanputra - Investing in the Next Internet: Crypto, AI & IoT

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Episode Synopsis

🎙️ Episode 23 is live! This week, we sit down with Jalak Jobanputra, founder and managing partner of Future Perfect Ventures, to unpack how she identifies opportunities in emerging technologies and backs companies shaping the next internet.If you’re building or investing in crypto, AI, IoT, or other deep tech, this episode is packed with actionable insights on spotting potential, navigating uncertainty, and timing your exits.What do we cover?Investing in nascent sectors: Early-stage crypto, blockchain, and AI require founders who are nimble, resilient, and able to tune out market noise.Competitive landscape & technological longevity: Why understanding competitors and building moats in fast-moving tech is critical.Missed opportunities & old mind viruses: Lessons from the past decade on underestimating global demand and emerging technologies.Exit strategy & founder alignment: How to balance long-term growth with personal and fund goals.New investing hypotheses: Funding deep tech without a fully formed business model and the rise of AI acqui-hires.🎧 Tune in for a candid discussion on positioning startups for growth, funding, and successful exits.

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