Cloud Girl

Priyanka Vergadia

Ready to decode the future of technology? With over 15 years of driving technological innovation at industry giants like Microsoft and Google Cloud, Priyanka has mastered the art of making the complex incredibly clear. As the #1 bestselling author of "Visualizing Google Cloud" and "Visualizing Generative AI" creator of viral content that's captivated over 2 million viewers, she knows exactly how to turn overwhelming tech concepts into "aha!" moments. What You'll Discover: - Cloud and AI insights. - Behind-the-scenes insights from major product launches in tech - Visual storytelling secrets that make even the most complex AI and cloud technologies accessible - Strategic wisdom from her work with leading tech companies - Real talk about diversity, leadership, and breaking barriers as a woman in tech - Practical advice for developers, marketers, and tech enthusiasts looking to level up their communication game Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech leader, or someone who just wants to understand the digital world shaping our future, Priyanka brings the perfect blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and infectious enthusiasm to every conversation. New episodes drop regularly – because the tech world never stops evolving, and neither should we. "The sky's the limit when it comes to what you can achieve with a little bit of passion, perseverance, and maybe a sprinkle of code." – Priyanka Vergadia

Episodios

  1. 8 ENE

    I Asked Silicon Valley's Top AI Investor for Startup Advice. Here’s the Truth

    Former Google engineer and Glean founding team member Deedy Das shares unfiltered insights on AI startup investing, what VCs actually look for, and the $100M deal that got away. In this episode, Deedy reveals: ✅ Why 100% of cold emails to VCs fail (and what works instead) ✅ The 3 things investors actually evaluate (hint: not your pitch deck) ✅ Which AI trends are overhyped vs. game-changing in 2025 ✅ How to avoid the biggest mistakes technical founders make ✅ Why he passed on Lovable (now worth $100M+) and what he learned ✅ The truth about fundraising: traction, team, and domain expertise ✅ Current AI investment opportunities: voice AI, RL environments, and more From building a $7B company (Glean) to investing at Menlo Ventures and running the Anthropic Fund, Deedy breaks down: - How to get warm intros to VCs (and why cold emails don't work) - What makes Swedish engineers build better AI products - The commoditization of startups and how to stand out - Red flags VCs can spot in 30 seconds - Why operating experience matters in venture capital Perfect for: AI founders, technical entrepreneurs, startup operators, and anyone interested in venture capital insights from someone who's been on both sides. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Why leave a $7B startup for VC? 05:40 - Biggest mistakes technical founders make 09:08 - What's hot in AI investing right now 14:08 - Infrastructure vs. application layer investments 19:00 - What VCs actually look for (not your deck!) 25:27 - Overhyped vs. game-changing AI trends 29:08 - Why cold emails have a 0% success rate 35:12 - The Anthropic Fund and AI community 40:07 - Risk, failure, and calculated bets 42:13 - The $100M deal that got away (Lovable story) CONNECT WITH DEEDY DAS: Twitter/X: [Add handle] LinkedIn: [Add profile] Menlo Ventures: https://menlovc.com ABOUT THE GUEST: Deedy Das is a Principal at Menlo Ventures investing in early-stage AI, infrastructure, and SaaS companies. He was on the founding team of Glean (now valued at $7B) and previously worked as an engineer at Google and Facebook. He also manages the Anthropic Fund, supporting AI startups building with Claude. RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Glean: Enterprise AI search - Lovable: AI-powered development platform - Anthropic: AI safety and research - Scale AI: Data labeling and annotation - Thinking Machines: RL-as-a-service #AIStartups #VenturCapital #TechPodcast #StartupFunding #AIInvesting #Entrepreneurship #TechnicalFounders #MenloVentures #GleanAI #StartupAdvice --- Subscribe for more insights from founders, investors, and operators building the future of AI and technology.

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Ready to decode the future of technology? With over 15 years of driving technological innovation at industry giants like Microsoft and Google Cloud, Priyanka has mastered the art of making the complex incredibly clear. As the #1 bestselling author of "Visualizing Google Cloud" and "Visualizing Generative AI" creator of viral content that's captivated over 2 million viewers, she knows exactly how to turn overwhelming tech concepts into "aha!" moments. What You'll Discover: - Cloud and AI insights. - Behind-the-scenes insights from major product launches in tech - Visual storytelling secrets that make even the most complex AI and cloud technologies accessible - Strategic wisdom from her work with leading tech companies - Real talk about diversity, leadership, and breaking barriers as a woman in tech - Practical advice for developers, marketers, and tech enthusiasts looking to level up their communication game Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech leader, or someone who just wants to understand the digital world shaping our future, Priyanka brings the perfect blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and infectious enthusiasm to every conversation. New episodes drop regularly – because the tech world never stops evolving, and neither should we. "The sky's the limit when it comes to what you can achieve with a little bit of passion, perseverance, and maybe a sprinkle of code." – Priyanka Vergadia