AI Hype vs Real Innovation—What VCs Think

Marie-Sophie Ando is an VC-Investor at Vorwerk Ventures
specialising in Consumer & Climate Tech. Before that she was
an Investor at Foundamental investing in Construction Technology
globally. In this episode, we talk about:





00:00 Marie’s Journey into Venture Capital


02:20 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Business


08:50 Opportunities for Collaboration Between Researchers and
Entrepreneurs


12:50 Utilizing Research Institutions for Commercialization


18:04 Investment Focus: Climate Tech and Consumer Tech


25:24 What Catches Attention in Pitch Decks


29:26 Balancing Focus and Openness in Opportunities


30:17 Diverse Sources for Niche Understanding


33:55 The Importance of Networking and Research


36:27 Identifying Red Flags in Founders


37:08 What Makes Founders Stand Out


41:02 The Investment Decision Process


43:42 Under-Hyped Opportunities in Consumer Tech


46:47 Assessing Founders for Consumer Success


49:58 Opportunities in Construction Tech


51:22 Global Market Dynamics and Local Winners


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