Tapiwa Cheuka

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@xbbcaaron It's been a pleasure watching you on our screens @xbbcaaron. You made business nees fun to digest. Wish you all the best.

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@redbullracing @Max33Verstappen What's happening with Checo though?

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@F1 Lando for pole.

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@F1 Austrian GrandPrix this weekend.

Lets talk about F1 track limits:

🏁 Not just about staying on track, but keeping drivers SAFE! 🚧 Exceeding limits = more speed = BIGGER crashes 💥 Controversies abound, but safety is paramount! #F1 #TrackLimits #SafetyFirst

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This was true for a while until recently when this prediction has been dwarfed resulting in an explosive growth of AI.

NVIDIA is leading the charge in AI chip development. The company once surpassed Apple and Microsoft to become the most valuable company.

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What's the most mind-blowing AI innovation you never saw coming?

The AI revolution is outpacing even the boldest predictions.

In 1965, Intel's Cofounder, Gordon Moore, predicated that computing power would double every 2 years.

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You can watch the episode on YouTube.
https://t.co/PoTnlmsdEF

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A very insightful conversation between @HarryStebbings and @robgo Co-founder and Partner at NextView on Raising a Venture Fund.

Interesting takeaways:

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6. Qualify LPs based on their existing portfolio, investment trend, investment amount, geography, and cheque size.

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Key to the VC business is your network.

Happy networking.

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How do VCs create and maintain a sustainable deal flow?

For VCs to remain in business, they need to create and maintain a reliable deal flow that enables them to continue investing in high-potential startups.

Here are a few ways in which they can do that:

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6. Founder relations. Founders of startups in your portfolio or in your network can also make good referrals.