Advika Jalan: Head of Research at MMC Ventures
In this episode of Why Invest? Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Advika Jalan, Head of Research at MMC Ventures, to explore how artificial intelligence, stablecoins and blockchain are reshaping venture capital. They discuss what makes early-stage investing different, why technology companies are scaling faster than ever, and the opportunities and risks investors should consider when accessing private markets.
The conversation also looks beyond the technology itself. Advika Jalan explains why successful AI businesses will still need strong customer value, specialist expertise and effective distribution, as well as the human judgement required to put powerful technology to work.
Key takeaways
Transformative technology does not automatically make a good investment – The real test is whether a product creates tangible value for its customers, rather than simply using AI as a label.
Stablecoins could reshape global payments – Faster settlement, lower costs and programmable transactions offer significant potential, particularly for cross-border payments and in emerging markets.
Human connection may become more valuable in an AI-driven world – As intelligence and digital content become cheaper and easier to replicate, relationships, judgement and real-world experiences could provide an increasingly important point of difference.
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