I sit down with Seyon Indran from Concept Ventures, Head of Research at the UK’s largest pre-seed VC fund, to explore how AI and vibe coding are transforming the world of early-stage investing.
We dive into:
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How Seyon is building a founder assessment platform to identify exceptional founders earlier
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Why the rise of AI coding tools like Replit is changing who gets to build (and who gets funded)
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The shift from “gut feel” to data-driven founder evaluation
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What vibe coding means for solo founders, consumer apps, and the future of SaaS
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How VCs themselves are using AI to build internal tools and streamline workflows
If you’re curious about the intersection of venture capital, AI, and product-building, this one’s for you.
🔗 Connect with Seyon Indran:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyon-indran/
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X/Twitter: https://x.com/SeyonIndran
🎧Listen on Spotify/ iTunes. Watch on Youtube.
⏱️ Episode Highlights:
01:11 Concept Ventures and Investment Philosophy
02:24 Founder Assessment Platform
05:07 Building w/ Replit
06:41 Challenges and Solutions
13:42 Collaboration and Future Plans
18:27 Broader Trends in Vibe Coding
18:54 Impact on VC Investments
26:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
