THE EDGE

Dec 12 2024 23 ep. 35 mins 5
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Breaking down the latest developments in AI with two experts — Jasper Masemann, investment partner at Cherry Ventures, and Lutz Finger, a visiting senior lecturer at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business and CEO and Co-founder of R2Decide.

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AI Agents: The Future of Work?

Dec 12 2024 38 mins  
This episode breaks down what agents really are, moving past the "Matrix guy with sunglasses" imagery. Lutz and Jasper explain how agents are pieces of code that change how we interact with computers, taking defined tasks and breaking them down step by step.A key insight emerges: agents aren't entirely new. Agents build on concepts from Robotic Process Automation (RPA), but with cr

The Value Translation Gap: AI's Deployment Problem

Nov 28 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of The Edge, we sit down with Eric Siegel, a 30-year machine learning veteran and founder of Gooder AI, to discuss the critical challenges enterprises face in deploying predictive AI models.Episode Highlights:The Deployment ProblemIntroduction to the "Value Translation Gap" in enterprise AIWhy only 15-20% of predictive models reach productionThe four critical predic

AI Products: Why ‘Good Enough’ Beats Perfect

Nov 14 2024 38 mins  
Guest: Ferdinand Terme, Lasqo AIKey TopicsWhy vertical AI startups are winning against tech giantsBuilding B2B AI products vs featuresThe role of human-in-the-loop in scaling AI solutionsTransitioning from consulting to AI entrepreneurshipMain InsightsPath to EntrepreneurshipStarted at McKinsey Casablanca (French-speaking Africa focus)Joined Alma during hypergrowth (50 to 400 emplo

The future of AI bots: winning with personalization, conviction, and cross-platform integration

Aug 21 2024 25 mins  
In the past year, we've seen an influx of bots—from Meta’s celebrity avatars to Character AI’s digital personalities. The rush to dominate this space has been frantic, marked by high-profile acquisitions, public missteps, and a growing realization that not all bots are created equal. In this article, Jasper Masemann, investment partner, and Lutz Finger, venture partner at Che

AI Gold Rush: Is the Market Overheating?

Aug 07 2024 24 mins  
AI Gold Rush: Is the Market Overheating?The AI industry, which has seen explosive growth and investment over recent years, is now entering a critical phase of maturation. Once dominated by a rush to build the necessary infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the focus is increasingly shifting towards practical applications that deliver tangible business value.

Building AI products: 5 lessons from our founders' workshop

Jul 31 2024 20 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of The Edge by Cherry Ventures where we discuss new, edgy topics about the future and AI. Live from London, today’s episode is a recap from the previous workshop at Station F, where they discussed building products with AI, and their most common challenges and mistakes.Building AI products requires a different approach than traditional software dev

Founder Coaching: Tips for your AI Journey

Jul 26 2024 37 mins  
For the first time ever, Lutz Finger, venture partner at Cherry Ventures, hosted a live founder coaching session for three pioneering startups looking to revolutionise neurological care with artificial intelligence (AI). Taking place at Cornell Tech, a graduate school and research center based in New York City, the session brought together three pre-seed stage startups for a unique

Cherry's Investment Thesis on AI

Jul 18 2024 40 mins  
Podcast: The Edge by Cherry Ventures Episode: Season 2 Episode 3Welcome back to another episode of The Edge by Cherry Ventures, a new seasonal podcast rebranding ourselves as we discuss new, edgy topics about the future and AI. We’re joined today by Lutz Finger and Jasper for a live and uncut conversation.To begin, Lutz and Jasper outline their approach to understanding AI, break

A reality check on AI

Jul 10 2024 32 mins  
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for decades, yet we find ourselves in a new wave of AI hype, one that holds a genuine promise to reshape how we live and work. What sets this era apart? While it might seem like nothing much has changed, there’s both a technical evolution and a shift in accessibility that are driving the current shift.

Did our predictions hold true?

Mar 27 2024 36 mins  
We are back! In this episode, we revisit our 2023 predictions. What happened? What did not happen? Dive into topics like the state of MLOps or the hardware evolution.Tune in and we are very happy to welcome you back for the 2024 season of Lutz & Jasper!