Kamran Ansari, Founder and Managing Partner of Capital Ventures and Venture Partner at Infiniti Ventures, joins the show to break down how venture capital is evolving in an AI-first world.

A longtime investor in companies like Plaid, Klarna, Lithic, Venmo, and Acorns, Cameron shares what’s changing in early-stage investing, why the VC market is splitting into mega-funds vs early specialists, and why founder quality still matters more than ever.

We cover:

How AI is changing venture sourcing and underwriting
Why early-stage venture is still driven by trust and relationships
The current state of fintech, IPOs, and M&A
Where AI is actually creating value in fintech
Why some of the best investments come from “exceptions”
What Cameron looks for in great founders

A great episode for anyone interested in venture capital, fintech, startup fundraising, and AI-driven investing.

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Why Founders Get Rejected by VCs: Kamran Ansari on AI, Fund Strategy, and Venture Capital