In this episode of Super SaaS Bros, Jayde & Cory are stoked to bring on the everything man: Cooper Simson - Ironman, Jewellery man, and Venture man. Cooper shares his journey as a portfolio manager at Martell Ventures, discussing the evaluation of AI startups, the importance of founder traits, and the challenges of market adoption. He emphasizes the need for clear problem-solving and user experience in product development, while also exploring blue ocean strategies in the AI landscape. Cooper concludes with insights on the importance of saying yes to opportunities and validating ideas before pursuing them.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cooper Simpson03:14 Transitioning to Martell Ventures06:11 Evaluating AI Startups: Criteria and Red Flags09:04 The Importance of Founders in Startup Success12:01 Incubation vs. Partnership: Martell Ventures' Approach15:12 Navigating Industry Risks and Dependencies17:56 Market Validation and Product Development Strategies20:58 The Future of AI Startups and Market Competition25:50 Navigating AI Disruption in Business29:57 Overcoming Adoption Challenges in Accounting34:06 Building Trust and Transparency in AI Solutions37:58 Emerging Blue Ocean Strategies in Business42:58 Key Traits of Successful Startups46:02 The Power of Saying Yes to OpportunitiesWant to connect with Cooper Simson?Instagram: @coop_doggydogEmail: [email protected]: https://www.danmartell.com/ventures/

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