• 219. The Hype Cycle: VCs use it, but should they?

  • Sep 11 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
  • Podcast

219. The Hype Cycle: VCs use it, but should they?

  • Summary

  • How can you tell which innovations will last and what’s just hype? Are we in a generative AI bubble?

    There is a methodology called the Hype Cycle that venture capitalists use to answer these questions.

    But is this methodology foolproof? Find out in today’s episode.

    Timestamps

    00:00:00: Introduction

    00:01:34: Innovative tech education.

    00:02:34: Distinguishing between innovation and trends

    00:03:35: Time as a valuable asset

    00:04:39: The Hype Cycle

    00:09:42: Five phases of the Hype Cycle

    00:13:15: Hype Cycle’s accuracy

    00:15:41: Evaluating technology beyond the hype

    00:18:47: Conclusion

    For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/the-hype-cycle-vcs-use-it-but-should-they

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