How are data and next-generation computing technologies transforming our world? Who are the inventors, the business leaders, and the rebels and scientists at the heart of the AI revolution? On Numerically Speaking, we dive into data, quantitative computing, and business and entrepreneurship as we speak to creators of cutting-edge open-source tools and look at their impact on research in every domain. We're excited to bring you insights about data, science, and the people that make it all happen.
Show notes:
While today’s software may seem magical compared to that of previous generations, it still takes multiple software iterations to fold in new fundamental technologies.
Joining us for this episode is James Cham, Partner at Bloomberg Beta. Bloomberg Beta runs several seed-stage investment funds, with a particular interest in low-code/no-code/WebAssembly startups.
In this episode, James and host Peter Wang discuss:
why it’s important to be humble when looking towards the future of software
why venture capitalists (VCs) shouldn’t be considered “Yodas” who can fix every problem
what James is looking for when it comes to investing in a business
After listening to this episode, you may enjoy reading “Selling Wine Without Bottles” by John Perry Barlow, referenced by Peter during the discussion, and “Seeing Like a Finite State Machine” and “Street–Level Algorithms: A Theory at the Gaps Between Policy and Decisions,” referenced by James.
You can find a human-verified transcript of this episode here.
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