Episode #40: Windsurf "Blitzhire", Demystifying Venture Speak, Founders Running "Fast and Loose"
In this episode of The Learning Corner, Mia Farnham and Charles Hudson dig into three big conversations lighting up the venture world: 🔥 First, we break down the Windsurf “Blitzhire” saga—why a $3B OpenAI deal fell apart, how Google swooped in with a $2.4B licensing play, and what this trend of acqui-hire-meets-IP deals means for the future of AI M&A. 💠Then, we turn to Sergio Rodenzuela’s recent post demystifying how VC really works for early founders—from fundraising realities to the quiet pivots firms make behind the scenes. 🎙️ And finally, we reflect on Jared Hecht’s wild early fundraising tales from the GroupMe days, what advantages and blunders can occur when you operate fast and loose. It’s a sharp, fast-paced episode packed with founder lessons, venture trends, and hot takes on where the industry is heading.
The Blitzhire Acquisition – the Windsurf Saga and its Impact
Sergio’s Demystifying of VC
I want to demystify VC a bit, since a lot of founders seem surprised when I tell them these things
Founder Learnings – GroupMe Story
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