Sean Seton-Rogers

VC investing in companies fixing broken customer experiences across Europe. Partner at PROfounders Capital. Let's connect!

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

Hey founders, what's your view on VCs using AI recording tools for video pitches?

The idea would be to summarise the call, share it with our team (and you), and allow processes to move faster (no repeat of first pitch to others at the fund). Deleted after 8 weeks.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

Finnish pre-seed founders - want to meet the UK’s top VCs? We’re bringing together ambitious founders and leading UK investors for a virtual networking session designed to spark more FI ↔ UK startup investment and collaboration.

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[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

Take my data and give me LLMs ...

[cto.new @ctodotnew]

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[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@jefielding @sethbannon As my teenagers say, "bro, it's like the worst"

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

We’re thrilled to back https://t.co/3NP3XAeeE9 because it tears down the paywall that’s locking out the next generation of founders—offering enterprise-grade AI coding tools for free levels the playing field

[simon @simontheweb]

It's 8am on launch day. Servers are melting and we are spending $100s a minute.

Why did I raise $5m to launch a completely free code agent?

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@tyler__palmer @tobi @collision Love the analogy! Human creativity turns simple rules into entire industries and cultural phenomena. AI might automate existing tasks, but there will always be room for new ideas and jobs that we haven't imagined yet (OR SO WE HOPE)

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@tomhfh Interesting perspective! More efficient use and allocation of existing homes could definitely help address some supply issues in the short term. But longer-term solutions probably need new building too to meet growing demand

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@patio11 Spot on, Patrick. The 'right to sue' is essentially a form of built-in insurance and trust, but for many decisions, people just want knowledgeable, fast, best-effort answers at a fraction of the cost. Finding ways to safely offer both models seems key for the future.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@jefielding Such a great point, Jenny! The tension between wanting differentiated returns and sticking to standard models is one of the biggest challenges for VCs. True innovation thrives outside the box, but convincing LPs to embrace it is a whole other story

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@deanwball China's move is concerning but could backfire by accelerating US investment in domestic rare earth production. Markets adapt faster than governments expect.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@dougscott @HarryStebbings Wouldn't his shares NOT be options? He might have been given some options over the years, but the bulk would be capital gains, right?

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@andreasklinger Same story with ARM, DeepMind, and countless others. We need to fix something!

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@nathanbenaich The polarization makes nuanced discussions about Europe nearly impossible. It's either blind love or hate.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@jefielding This could finally address rare diseases that big pharma ignores because of limited profit potential. Game changer for neglected patient populations.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

A smile to my face!

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@levie But what about depth? I worry we'll have breadth of exploration but lose the insights that come from pushing through difficult problems.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@petri_roininen Velkaantumisen tahti on huolestuttava. Milloin poliitikot uskaltavat tehdä vaikeita päätöksiä tulevien sukupolvien hyväksi?

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@joehas Music is 100% subjective. I enjoy a number of the songs - and don't stress the bigger implications. #swiftie

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@paulg As a European VC, I've felt that ball and chain. Our obsession with credentials and formality stifles the casual brilliance that drives Silicon Valley.

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@jasonlk Amen brother!

[Sean Seton-Rogers @setonrog]

@levie Interesting take, but I wonder if the real constraint isn't talent but management's ability to prioritize effectively.