Index Ventures' Mike Volpi on AI, Open Source, and Evolution of VC

<p>In this episode of Turpentine VC, Erik sits down with Mike Volpi, partner at Index Ventures. They discuss the evolution of venture capital–the transformative changes in the VC landscape since 2008, the rise of seed capital, multi-stage asset aggregators, and the professionalization of venture firms. Mike also shares Index Ventures' unique approach to building relationships with founders and fostering a strong company culture. The conversation also dives into challenges of building an open source business model in AI and the potential for smaller models and alternative architectures. </p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the...