What makes a successful AI investor, with Fusion Fund Founder Lu Zhang

Lex chats with Lu Zhang, the founder and managing partner at Fusion Fund, a venture fund that invests in deep technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. They discuss Lu's experience as an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced in building her own company. Lu also shares her investment thesis on AI, highlighting the opportunities in AI application and infrastructure. She believes that while large tech companies dominate the consumer AI market, there are still opportunities for startups in enterprise AI, particularly in industries with high-quality data and a need for AI solutions. Lu also discusses the potential of edge computing and the importance of addressing energy consumption and data privacy in AI infrastructure. She emphasizes the coexistence of large and small AI models and the need for practical, cost-efficient solutions. Finally, Lu discusses the revenue pools for AI companies and the growing awareness and adoption of AI in enterprises. She encourages startups to focus on reducing energy consumption in AI and addressing sustainability challenges.

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Fusion Fund's Website: https://bit.ly/4egJMgp

Lu's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3KIWozf

Topics: Venture Capital, VC, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Startup, Infrastructure, LLM, Decentralized AI, Healthcare

Companies: Fusion Fund, OpenAI, IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, AMD

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TIMESTAMPS

1’30: From Entrepreneur to VC: Insights from Building and Exiting a Successful Healthcare Startup

5’50: Navigating Startup Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Growth in My Entrepreneurial Journey

9’56: From Founder to Investor: Experiencing the Transition and Learning to Say No

15’16: Fusion Fund’s AI Investment Thesis: Identifying Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges in Artificial Intelligence

23’03: Comprehending Enterprise AI: Ensuring Startups Thrive Without Being Captured by Big Corporates

26’48: The Challenges and Opportunities in Selling Large AI Models to Enterprises: Fine-tuning The Sales Process and Building Strategic Partnerships

30’31: Exploring AI Infrastructure Investments: Paths to Acquisition and IPO in a Competitive Landscape

36’24: AI Infrastructure Gaps: Identifying Opportunities and Challenges in the Evolving Value Chain

40’53: The Future of Decentralized AI: Commercial Opportunities and Economic Dynamics in a World of Personal AI Models

47’07: Key Opportunities in AI: Unmet Needs and Ideas for Future Startups

48’08: The channels used to connect with Lu & learn more about Fusion Fund

Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.

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