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Martin Casado

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β€œToday’s fiercest battles are often for talent, not market share.”

β€” Martin Casado
MAR 3, 2026a16z

Jack Altman & Martin Casado on the Future of VC

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    Specialized Platforms Venture capital is shifting from a generalist approach toward deep operational platforms that offer specialized support to founders beyond mere capital.

    β€œToday’s fiercest battles are often for talent, not market share.”

    β€” Martin Casado
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    Talent-Centric Competition The primary competitive bottleneck for AI startups has transitioned from market share acquisition to an intensive global war for technical talent.

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    Owned Media Strategy Building internal media capabilities is no longer optional for VCs, as controlling the narrative is essential for brand equity and founder attraction.