AI with Cooper Simson of Martell Ventures

About this episode

Russ Vaagen interviews Cooper Simson about evaluating AI-focused businesses and supporting startups in scaling their operations.

In episode 14 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen interviews Cooper Simson, the portfolio manager for Dan Martell's AI Venture Studio, Martell Ventures as he shares insights on evaluating AI-focused businesses, the importance of aligning interests with founders, and how Martell Ventures supports startups in scaling their operations. Tune in to learn more about Cooper's background and his role in shaping the future of the forest industry. TIMESTAMPS [00:03:16] AI-focused data centers with ...

People in this episode

Host: Russ Vaagen

Guest: Cooper Simson

Topics covered

• AI
• venture capital
• startups
• forest industry

Keywords

• AI-focused businesses
• founders
• scaling operations

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Martell Ventures

Books & works: Forest To Frame

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