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(0:00) Sarah Tavel joins Jason.
(1:38) Sarah Tavel, Benchmark Partner, on disciplined fund size and efficiency
(5:06) Benchmark's commitment to founders and investment strategy
(9:12) Strategies for competing in a changing venture landscape
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(19:39) The critical role of governance and accountability in startups
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(30:16) The power of incremental improvements and executive limitations
(34:32) Vanity metrics vs. building enduring value in startups
(43:12) The consequences of choosing status over results in startup success
(46:22) Building trust in leadership and the pressures of maintaining success
(49:03) The importance of nonconsensus bets and independent thinking
(55:20) The relationship between hype, investment decisions, and startup promotion
(58:19) Inperson work vs. remote work: Impact on startup productivity
(1:02:58) SaaS market challenges: Pricing, AI impact, and future models
(1:07:33) Exciting AI investments and the transformative potential of new technologies
(1:13:01) AI advancements, new use cases, and the competitive landscape
(1:17:16) How incumbents and consumers are benefiting from AI advancements
(1:19:15) Embracing AI in daily tasks and business operations

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