443. The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain (Mike Droesch)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Mike Droesch of Bessemer Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain. In this episode we cover:

• AI Applications in Various Industries, Advancements in AI-Powered Voice Transcription Technology,
• AI's Potential to Disrupt Vertical SaaS Industries
• Business Models for AI Software, Including Copilots, Agents, and Tech-Enabled Services
• AI Applications, Defensibility, and Market Potential
• Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Models
• Supply Chain Inefficiencies and the Role of FinTech in Improving Payment and Invoicing Processes
• Investing in Non-Consensus Supply Chain Software Categories, Focusing on Procurement and Freight Audit

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter/X
• Bessemer Venture Partners

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