🚀 This episode is brought to you by LG NOVA. 🚀 Neil Sequeira is the Founder & Managing Director at Defy (defy.vc). Prior to Defy, he was a Managing Director at General Catalyst Partners for 12 years, where he joined in 2004, a couple of years after the firm’s founding. Some of the companies Neil worked with include: The Honest Company, Entropic Communications, Nautilus Biotech, Everyday Health, Virtue (Oracle), Elemental (Amazon AWS), HotPotato (Facebook), ThisTech (Comcast), Cozy (Costar), Boxee (Samsung), and Securly (GG Capital) among others. Topics: - Identifying and supporting promising startups - Key learnings from major acquisitions - The Future of AI in Consumer Products #VentureCapital #Startups #AI #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechTrends 🚀 This episode is brought to you by LG NOVA. 🚀 Get ready to ignite your passion for innovation at the 4th Annual InnoFest, happening at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on September 25th and 26th! This two-day event, brought to you by LG NOVA, is your chance to dive into the future with industry leaders and cutting-edge startups shaping HealthTech, AI, CleanTech, Life Sciences, Smart Life, Mobility, and more. And here's something extra special—I'll be hosting a panel at InnoFest, guiding a dynamic discussion on the future of AI and the workforce. Join me, along with other thought leaders, as we explore the trends and technologies driving innovation and positive change. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation and help create a brighter, more innovative tomorrow. Register today at innofest.lgnova.com and be part of the movement at InnoFest 2024!

Neil Sequeira, Defy VC: Funding Innovative Tech Ventures Shaping the Future

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