About this episode
Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner of Mayfield, has guided more than 80 companies to positive outcomes. During his venture capital career, Navin has invested in over 60 companies, of which 18 have gone public and 27 have been acquired. Creating $120B+ in equity value and over 40,000 jobs. Navin has been named to the Forbes Midas List 17 times (Top 5 in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024), becoming one of the most respected voices in venture capital.Mayfield has $3B+ in AUM, 120 IPOs, and 225+ acquisitions.In this episode of Sourcery, we cover:Why AI is a 100x opportunity vs. past tech shiftsThe collaborative intelligence stack from semiconductors to AI teammatesThe difference between real vs. vibe revenueValuations, hype cycles, and Mayfield’s investment philosophy5 Key TakeawaysAI is a 100x wave – Unlike the PC, web, cloud, or mobile eras, AI combines conversational interfaces and reasoning/action, unlocking a truly global expansion of creators.Collaborative intelligence is the future – Humans + AI “teammates” will create a $3–6T market opportunity by augmenting knowledge workersValuations are overheated – Billion-dollar seed rounds are unsustainable; Mayfield stays disciplined by aligning on founder–VC win-winsRevenue quality matters – Durable businesses need real customers, high margins, & repeatability; “vibe revenue” isn’t enoughEntrepreneur traits beat ideas – Authenticity, teamwork, EQ, mission-orientation, & persistence are the most reliable signals for long-term success1. Navin Chaddha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navinchaddha/2. Molly O’Shea: ?https://x.com/MollySOShea?3. Sourcery: ?https://x.com/sourceryvc?Brought to you by:• Brex—The modern finance platform, combining the world’s smartest corporate card with integrated expense management, banking, bill pay, & travel.As a Sourcery Listener you get: 75,000 points after spending $3,000 on Brex card(s), white-glove onboarding, $5,000 in AWS credits, $2,500 in OpenAI credits, & access to $180k+ in SaaS discounts. On top of $500 toward Brex travel, $300 in cashback, plus excl
