Driving Alpha: Redefining Venture Capital and the Future of AI with Steve Brotman and Ron Insana

Driving Alpha

Steve Brotman is the Managing Partner at Alpha Partners, a company that co-invests with the world’s best VCs by sharing economics with early-stage VCs. With extensive experience in venture capital, Steve co-founded and managed venture capital firms such as Greenhill SAVP and Silicon Alley Venture Partners, with notable investments in companies like LivePerson and Medidata Solutions. His entrepreneurial journey began with AdOne, a venture-backed company that revolutionized online classified advertising and garnered significant industry recognition. A recipient of multiple accolades, Steve has been named in Crain's Tech 100 and 40 Under 40 among New York business leaders.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:36) Steve Brotman reflects on launching the Driving Alpha podcast

(01:59) Steve discusses venture capital trends

(02:50) Changing the venture capital model to benefit both parties

(04:02) Why Steve partners with 850 VCs to provide funding for technology companies

(04:27) AI's potential impact on jobs and industries

(13:00) How has technology influenced the democratization of education?

(18:00) What is the future of biotech and an AI-driven society?

In this episode…

Venture capital, an ever-evolving landscape, serves as the engine driving innovation and growth in the tech realm. How can investors in this space harness technology for positive societal impact while navigating ethical considerations?

Venture capitalist Steve Brotman delves into the future of VC, highlighting the transformative impacts of emerging technologies like AI. As the discussion extends to early-stage investments in drone and robotics companies, Steve explores the ethical considerations surrounding autonomous driving and the prospect of robots serving humans in the future. By prioritizing ethical considerations, venture capital can emerge not only as a vehicle for financial gain, but as a catalyst for innovation that balances progress with social responsibility, shaping a future where technology serves humanity's collective interests.

In this episode of the Driving Alpha podcast, we flip the script as veteran journalist Ron Insana interviews Steve Brotman, podcast host and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners. They discuss the evolving models of venture capital, AI’s benefits and potential impact on the VC ecosystem, and the viability of biotech investments.