The NFX Podcast

Essay Readout: Stablecoins are Defense Tech by Morgan Beller

This is an essay readout using an AI voice clone of NFX general partner, Morgan Beller. Morgan navigates the world of stablecoins and defense tech, emphasizing the need for a synergy between regulators and stablecoin creators. She dives into the historical significance of the dollar's power and discusses how stablecoins could further propagate USD. The essay wraps up with insights on the role of stablecoin Founders in national defense and suggestions for a US digital dollar. (0:00) Introduction by Morgan Beller (0:35) Discussion on Stablecoins and Defense Tech (1:26) The Urgency for Regulators and Stablecoin Founders (2:12) Historical Context of Dollar's Dominance and Power (4:08) Potential of Stablecoins for USD Proliferation (6:28) Requirements and Proposals for a US Digital Dollar (7:37) Role of Stablecoin Founders in National Defense (7:58) Closing Remarks by Morgan Beller

The Past, Present, and Future of Longevity w/ Joe Betts-LaCroix Alex Colville

In this episode, Omri Amirav-Drory (NFX), Joe Betts-LaCroix (Retro Bio), and Alex Colville (Age1) discuss the history, recent progress, and hurdles in the longevity industry, including the evaluation of potential founders and business risks. The discussion further encompasses the global fundraising potential and societal impact of the longevity sector, viewing aging as a disease, and the future of longevity drugs. Learn more at - https://nfx.com/bio (0:00) Introduction and Overview of Longevity Science (4:21) Transition from Scientist to Investor: Alex Colville's Journey (8:16) Current Advancements in Biology and Aging Field (12:15) Cutting Edge Topics in Longevity Space (20:02) Evaluating Potential Founders and Startups in the Longevity Space (22:08) Challenges in Longevity Field: FDA Approval and Mission Focus (23:46) Risks and Investment in the Biotech Industry (27:24) Misconceptions and Business Case for Longevity (32:34) Societal Effects and Impact of Longevity Drugs (36:08) Advice and Future Challenges for Founders in the Longevity Field (38:04) Closing Remarks and Thanks

The NFX Podcast w/ Alex Babin of HerculesAI

Hercules builds high-quality, enterprise-grade AI solutions based on data extraction, transformation, and verification, while integrating with enterprise systems and tools for maintenance and monitoring. Join NFX general partner James Currier and HerculesAI CEO Alex Babin talk about the latest breakthroughs in the AI space of enterprise companies. Hercules builds high-quality, enterprise-grade AI solutions based on data extraction, transformation, and verification, while integrating with enterprise systems and tools for maintenance and monitoring. Join NFX general partner James Currier and HerculesAI CEO Alex Babin talk about the latest breakthroughs in the AI space of enterprise companies. (0:00) Introduction and background of Alex Babin, CEO of Hercules AI (3:49) Origin story and initial focus of Hercules AI (8:28) Reflections on the early days and current state of Hercules AI (13:08) Hercules AI's mission, vision, and the problem they are solving (16:04) Importance of supporting existing infrastructure and Hercules AI's pricing model (19:33) Introduction to Rosetta Stone, Hercules AI's new model (23:39) Challenges of integrating AI into enterprise business processes (28:02) Predictions for the AI market in the next 5 to 10 years (31:26) The battle between Google and OpenAI in the AI market (34:28) Closing remarks and appreciation

Essay Readout: Real Estate’s Hidden AI Revolution by Pete Flint

This is an essay readout using an AI voice clone of NFX general partner, Pete Flint. AI has the potential to smooth out many links in the real estate production chain and create a cascade that will close the productivity gap. This essay reveals what’s on the way and how founders can seize this opportunity. Read the full essay here - https://www.nfx.com/post/ai-revolution-proptech Read the full essay here - https://www.nfx.com/post/ai-revolution-proptech [https://www.nfx.com/post/ai-revolution-proptech] (0:00) Introduction and AI voice experiment (2:35) The challenges and opportunities in digitizing the real estate industry (6:31) AI applications in zoning, permitting, and speeding up renovations (9:28) Opportunities and challenges for B2B startups and access to data (12:07) Considerations for founders and identifying control points in the real estate AI field (14:22) The rise of AI co-piloting in high-stakes industries and overlooked opportunities (15:13) The impact of AI in architecture, engineering, and construction (15:45) Closing remarks and invitation for early-stage founders in real estate and AI

#1 Phone A Friend: "Astronauts for Inner Space" with Raed Khawaja

Morgan Beller calls up Raed Khawaja - CEO & Co-Founder at Open - to catch up and talk about the current movement around one's 'inner-space'. Open is a social space for meditation, movement, and practice — on and offline, who’s raised close to $15M to help friends be present together. They blend old and new to bring you to the here and now on their app, in person at their Venice Beach studio, and even in the sky on JetBlue airlines. Their hybrid method strengthens the mind-body connection. NFX operates as a pre-seed and seed stage VC that is transforming how true innovators are funded - subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more episodes of 'Phone a Friend' with General Partner Morgan Beller. Morgan Beller calls up Raed Khawaja - CEO & Co-Founder at Open - to catch up and talk about the current movement around one's 'inner-space'. Open is a social space for meditation, movement, and practice — on and offline, who’s raised close to $15M to help friends be present together. They blend old and new to bring you to the here and now on their app, in person at their Venice Beach studio, and even in the sky on JetBlue airlines. Their hybrid method strengthens the mind-body connection. NFX operates as a pre-seed and seed stage VC that is transforming how true innovators are funded - subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more episodes of 'Phone a Friend' with General Partner Morgan Beller. (0:00) Introduction and welcome to the podcast (2:39) Topic: The Power of Friendships and Networking (4:41) Topic: Open Office Experiment at NFX (7:33) Topic: The Impact of Meditation and Mindfulness Practices (13:14) Topic: Destigmatization and Critical Mass of Wulu Practices (18:24) Topic: Scaling the Magic of In-Person Experiences (23:10) Topic: Market Size and Potential Audience for Wellness Practices (26:08) Topic: Role of Breathwork in Wellness and Decision Making (32:02) Topic: Current Obsessions in the Wellness Space (33:47) Topic: Introduction to Death Meditation