New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VII

This episode of VC Unfiltered was recorded live at Lightning Round VII, where four high-potential startups pitched technologies pushing the edge of AI and applied innovation.

Featured companies include:

TeroAI — The first AI geospatial data terminal that makes any location query instantly actionable for anyone.

Allocraft AI — An automated fund-diligence copilot for allocators evaluating alternative investment managers.

Wise AI — Remote camera-based vitals that turn any telehealth visit or homecare check-in into a full medical exam.

UBiosis Health — An autonomous AI nurse that turns the time between doctor visits into proactive, revenue-generating chronic care.

The episode also includes perspectives from experienced investors and operators:

Erik Jefferson, Chief Investment Officer at Flagship Harbor Advisors

Amy Harmon, Investor at Innovent Capital Group

Ra'ad Siraj, technology and data executive

Pearl Collings, tech CEO and advisor

Stay through the final pitch showdown to see which startup takes the top prize.

If you're building, investing, or tracking where early-stage innovation is heading, this episode offers a front-row view of what founders are working on right now.

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00:34 - Welcome to 1752 VC Lightning Round Pitch Competition
01:35 - Judges Introduction
04:10 - Panel Discussion: AI and SaaS Landscape
07:34 - Business Models and Market Trends in AI
11:28 - Risks of Unauthorized AI Usage in Enterprise (Shadow AI)
13:21 - AI Impact on Labor and Automation Potential
17:50 - Debate on AI-native vs Integrated SaaS Models
19:23 - Shift from Seat-based to Value-based SaaS Approach
21:00 - Investor Expectations and Startup Validation Trends
26:44 - Sponsor Presentation: Ramp Finance Automation Platform
32:03 - Pitch Competition Introduction and Format
32:38 - Startup Pitch: Wise AI
39:12 - Q&A for Wise AI
41:30 - Startup Pitch: Allocraft AI
47:07 - Q&A for Allocraft AI
51:37 - Startup Pitch: Tero AI
58:58 - Q&A for Tero AI
01:02:20 - Startup Pitch: UBiosis Health
01:10:22 - Q&A for UBiosis Health
01:13:56 - Competition Results and Closing Remarks

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New VC Unfiltered Episode — Live from Lightning Round VI

In this exciting episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round VI, we bring five standout consumer founders redefining their categories.

Shiki Wrap is bringing sustainability to gifting with reusable wraps and bags designed for a circular economy. Dirty Virgin is shaking up beverage culture with unapologetically bold nonalcoholic cocktails crafted for those who want purity with personality. Painless Picasso delivers comforting creams and soothing solutions built around simple self-care. Sugar Wood, a dessert brand from New York City, blends playful identity with premium treats. And PerDiem is reimagining jewelry for the twenty-first century with a modern approach to craft, design, and everyday wear.

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about the future of innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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0:30 - Panel
46:50 - Shiki Wrap
58:20 - Dirty Virgin
1:07:13 - PerDiem
1:15:28 - Painless Picasso
1:22:00 - Sugar Wood

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In this exciting episode of VC Unfiltered, recorded live at Lightning Round V, we bring you the forefront of innovation with five elite startups showcasing their groundbreaking technologies.

From the transformative potential of aluminum batteries by Zenthos Energy to the promise of level five autonomous driving by Niebla AI, these visionary founders are redefining the future.

Dive into the world of legal tech with Aparti's operational system for family law, explore the compact quantum and photonic AI systems by Phaseshift, and discover Avocado Health's mission to revolutionize parenting support.

Featuring expert insights from industry leaders like Howard Wright of NVIDIA, Howard Ko of Morpheus Ventures, and Lucas J. Pols of Pegasus, this episode delivers both inspiration and cutting-edge ideas. Stick around for the high-stakes pitch showdown to see which startup claims the top prize!

0:00 - VC Panel
57:09 - Zenthos Energy Pitch
1:07:36 - Aparti Pitch
1:17:14 - Phaseshift
1:28:18 - Avocado Health
1:41:00 - Niebla AI
1:53:56 - Winner Announcement

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