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• VC10X Micro - Intel's Epic Turnaround: Up 100% in 6 Months📈🤯

  How did Intel go from losing $18.8 billion to a $4.1 billion profit in just six months? A legendary venture capitalist, Lip-Bu Tan took over and executed a masterclass in corporate turnaround strategy. We break down the VC playbook that not only saved the iconic chipmaker but also convinced its biggest rival, Nvidia, to invest $5 billion.In this deep dive, we unpack one of the most dramatic business stories of 2025. You'll learn how Intel lost its dominance, the brutal decisions their new CEO had to make, and the strategic capital moves that shocked Wall Street. This isn't just a story about a big company; it's a goldmine of lessons for every founder, operator, and investor.Important Note: The stock graph screenshots & figures were taken after market closing on 28 Oct '25. Not a financial advice.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction to Intel's dramatic turnaround story(00:50) Intel's fall(02:06) Enter The VC - Introduction of Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO(03:18) Tan's turnaround playbook(5:52) Q3 2025 earnings report and financial results(7:04) Key lessons for startups and VCs:- Lesson 1: Value of an outsider perspective- Lesson 2: Importance of strategic capital- Lesson 3: Focus is everything- Lesson 4: Speed of execution- Lesson 5: Possibility of a comeback(8:53) Closing remarks and call to action for viewersKEY LESSONS COVERED✅ The power of an outsider's perspective in a crisis.✅ How to use strategic capital (not just any capital) to validate your turnaround.✅ The importance of radical focus and cutting non-core assets.✅ Why execution speed is a company's greatest weapon.SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VC & STARTUP STRATEGYVC10X breaks down the most important stories in tech, startups, and investing every week. If you want actionable insights to help you build or invest in the next great company, subscribe now.LET'S CONNECTWebsite: https://VC10X.comX / Twitter: https://x.com/choubeysahabLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabCOMMENT BELOWWhat's the boldest corporate turnaround you've ever seen? Let's discuss it in the comments.#Intel #VentureCapital #StartupStrategy #Turnaround #Investing #Business #TechNews #Nvidia

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• Founder10x - Can AI Beat The Top Investors? - Jan Szilagyi, Co-founder, Reflexivity

  Jan Szilayi is the co-founder of Reflexivity, a AI market research platform that is quietly becoming the secret weapon for some of the world's top investors.Backed by legendary figures like Stanley Druckenmiller, Thomas Peterffy, and Greg Coffey, and partnered with Microsoft, Reflexivity is already being used by major hedge funds like Millennium and Soros Fund Management to navigate the overwhelming flood of market data.In this conversation, we explore how AI is evolving from a simple data tool into an analytical partner that helps investors ask questions they didn't even know they should be asking.We discuss the key principles from legendary investors that are baked into the platform's DNA, and we tackle the big question: Could an AI one day compete with the best asset managers on the planet?⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comReflexivity website - https://reflexivity.com/enJan Szilagyi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-szilagyi-12284ab🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to the podcast and Reflexivity(03:26) Johan's background and motivation for building Reflexivity(04:25) Overview of the Reflexivity platform(05:44) Differentiating Reflexivity from other AI investment tools(07:50) Market focus of Reflexivity (public vs private markets)(08:51) Key principle learned from Stanley Druckenmiller(10:43) Types of research possible on Reflexivity(13:02) Democratization of market alpha through AI(14:53) Convincing top investors to use Reflexivity(15:41) Influence of academic training on company building(16:54) Managing a long-distance founder partnership(18:09) Comparison with horizontal AI companies(19:38) Strategic partnership with Microsoft(20:41) Go-to-market learnings and challenges(22:19) Potential for an autonomous investment agent(26:32) Fundraising strategy and investor selection(28:16) Capital allocation approach(29:18) Comparing market prediction to running a startup(30:55) Perspective on AI hype and market valuation(33:05) Biggest learning from building Reflexivity(33:48) How to learn more about ReflexivityFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to [email protected] to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

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• Founder10x - Are AI Agents The Future of Doctor's Office? - Ganesh Padmanabhan, Founder, Autonomize AI

  Ganesh Padmanabhan is the Founder & CEO of Autonomize AI.After eleven years scaling infrastructure at Dell, Ganesh took on healthcare's biggest problem—an industry drowning in data but struggling to use it. We're discussing AI agents, healthcare transformation, and why patients believe healthcare has deteriorated despite all the technological innovation.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comAutonomize AI - https://autonomize.ai/Ganesh Padmanabhan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/padmanabhan/Stories in AI Podcast - https://www.storiesinai.com/🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:22) Ganesh's journey from Dell to founding Autonomize AI(06:55) Overview of what Autonomize AI does(10:03) Initial go-to-market approach and challenges in healthcare(14:51) Developing channel partnerships(18:15) Organic demand for AI in healthcare(23:07) Challenges of implementing AI in healthcare (data privacy, hallucinations)(29:17) Series A fundraising approach and strategies(36:16) Details of the fundraising process(40:24) Deployment of capital raised(42:45) Balancing rapid product development with lengthy healthcare sales cycles(46:27) Metrics used to show ROI to customers(49:59) Most pivotal decisions that changed Autonomize's trajectory(54:00) Playbook for building credibility in heavily regulated industries like healthcare(57:11) Closing remarks and ways to follow Ganesh and Autonomize AIFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to [email protected] to VC10X on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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• VC10X - Top Decile Fund in Emerging-Tech - Jatin Desai, Managing Partner, Inflexor Ventures

  Jatin Desai is a Co-founder & Managing Partner at Inflexor Ventures. He is a seasoned operator turned venture capitalist who has successfully built and exited businesses in both the US and India. In this episode, Jatin shares his playbook on investing in deep tech, the future of AI in India, and the single biggest challenge facing Indian startups.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comInflexor Ventures - inflexor.vcJatin Desai on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatin-desai-b47b183/🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabWe talk about -- Journey from Wall Street to building Inflection Ventures and achieving top decile fund performance globally- Investment thesis across three buckets: India for India, India for the world, and emerging tech- Cap table construction mistakes and why Indian founders dilute equity too early- GTM as the single biggest challenge for Indian startups at different revenue stages- Operator VC model and how real entrepreneurial experience helps portfolio companies& lots moreTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:53) Jatin Desai's background and story of starting Inflexor Ventures(06:37) Inflexor Ventures' investment thesis(08:00) Three investment buckets: India for India, India for the World, and Emerging/Deep Tech(13:48) Different evaluation approaches for different investment categories(15:57) HDFC AMC's commitment to their opportunities fund(18:58) Differences between Indian, Silicon Valley, and European tech innovation approaches(22:14) Discussion on AI innovations in India(25:44) Exciting sectors in India for investment(28:18) How Inflexor Ventures works with portfolio companies(32:16) Navigating uncertainty with global tariffs and policies(35:00) Biggest learnings from years of venture investing(38:19) Rapid-fire round of questions about Inflexor Ventures' investment strategyFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to [email protected] to VC10X on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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• Founder10x - Cybersecurity Engineer Turned Fashion-Tech Founder - Harish Chandramowli, Co-founder, Flaire

  Harish Chandramowli, Co-Founder of Flaire, he transitioned from Lead Engineer at MongoDB to building fashion ERP software despite having zero industry background.We dive into his journey from cybersecurity engineer to fashion-tech founder, the bold decisions that shaped his company's growth, and his contrarian views on the future of enterprise software in the AI era.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comFlaire - https://www.flairesoftware.com/Harish Chandramowli - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:11) Validating the Flaire idea without a fashion background(04:53) Operating in stealth mode with design partners(06:00) Challenges in getting demos and converting customers(08:14) Using AI to solve real workflow problem(10:11) Learning curve of transitioning from tech to sales(11:25) Approach to product-market fit and go-to-market strategy(13:08) Building a product that adapts to macro changes in fashion workflows(16:15) Dealing with the urge to radically pivot(17:22) Unique metrics for fashion ERP(18:18) Approach to fundraising as a technical founder(19:26) Building defensibility and moats in the age of AI(21:38) Most vulnerable moment building the startup(22:22) Pivotal decision that changed Flaire's growth trajectory(25:17) Transition from employee to founder and impact on lifestyle(27:01) Contrarian view on the future of fashion tech and ERP(29:04) Strategic decision to complement Shopify(31:16) Biggest learning as a founder(33:34) Closing remarks and where to follow Harish's journeyFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to [email protected] to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

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