Dave Richards, Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, has extensive experience in tech startups and global investments, particularly in emerging markets.

In the latest episode Dave Richards, Managing Partner at Capria Ventures discusses how:

• Microfinance is now a profitable business, serving people who previously lacked access to banking and capital.
• Job Tech in India, focusing on the worker’s life cycle, addresses the challenge of job opportunities for millions of youth.
• “Gen AI” offers significant opportunities in emerging economies, both in infrastructure and application, reducing price points and expanding markets.
• Despite a VC slowdown, Capria Ventures remains selective, focusing on identifying resilient founders with the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Identifying great founders involves a mix of science (homework and understanding the market) and art (assessing resilience, grit, and collaboration).
• AI augmentation is set to impact everyone, leveling the playing field by providing access to knowledge and opportunities in various languages.

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