Are there options for private, NDA-protected discussions with mentors or Sramana Mitra?
>>>What should I do if I have a sensitive idea or confidential technology – can I discuss it safely within the program?
>>>Sramana Mitra: That’s refreshing to hear. Tell us what you’ve invested in. Let’s go over some case studies. Describe the situation when they came to you, what attracted you, what made you write the check, and what you saw in those deals.
>>>If 1Mby1M doesn’t sign NDAs, how is my intellectual property protected during group sessions or roundtables?
>>>The current global trade uncertainties and macro conditions have caused companies to revisit their product supply strategies. According to IDC, the global smartphone market for instance, registered a modest 1% growth in the last quarter. Recently, ARM Holdings (Nasdaq: ARM) announced its own pivot of the chip strategy as it finds a way to accelerate its growth amid these conditions.
>>>Alex Benik, Partner/Founder at Encoded Ventures, discusses the fund’s investment thesis. Great discussion on how we each view the disruptions AI is causing on multiple fronts. VCs investing today have to think about the next 5-7 year window and what changes are likely to come.
>>>Sramana Mitra: All right. So then, last question. At this point, you have raised $40 million for this company, or has there been more money into the company?
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