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Bill Maris: How Google Could Crush AI Competitors, Why Small Funds Win, and AI's Atari Stage

Technology
United States
Started June 17, 2026

(0:00) Bill Maris joins the Besties! (0:33) Four critical lessons from a career in technology (5:58) Building Google Ventures with data and machine learning (9:51) Why small VC funds beat big ones on average (14:36) OpenAI's valuation problem and the AI price war (19:09) AI's "Atari Stage": what comes next? (25:23) VC's broken incentives and the future of deep tech Thanks to our partners for making this possible! EY - Agentic AI is introducing a new investment discipline. As AI shifts to cons...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Leveraging data and machine learning in venture capital can lead to smarter investments, ultimately benefiting the tech ecosystem as a whole.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Google's dominance in AI could stifle innovation by overshadowing smaller competitors, limiting diversity in technological advancements.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
AI's current 'Atari Stage' signifies that we are on the brink of significant breakthroughs, but the future remains unpredictable and complex.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
The rise of small VC funds is essential for fostering innovation, as they can take risks that larger funds often avoid.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
OpenAI's valuation issues highlight a troubling trend in the AI market that could hinder long-term investment and growth.
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