We recently hosted the panel “Bridging the Gap: How to Foster Innovation in Emerging Markets Through AI and Web3 Synergies” during the Investing in AI Summit at DevCon 2024. Featuring Pete Townsend (Techstars) and Amhit Mehra (Borderless Capital), and moderated by Hassan (Forbes), the discussion delved into how emerging technologies can reshape underserved economies.
Amhit Mehra highlighted the importance of early investments in transformative trends, sharing, “Some of our best investments have been high-conviction bets placed years before the trend takes off.” By focusing on projects like Render Network and LayerLens, Mehra emphasized the role of decentralized infrastructure in driving progress.
Pete Townsend shed light on Techstars’ founder-first approach, explaining, “We value A-teams with B-products because resilience and adaptability are critical in tackling tough markets.” He further described how AI-powered smart contracts could enable automated, agent-to-agent transactions, revolutionizing industries and enhancing inclusion.
This conversation demonstrated how AI and Web3 technologies can work hand-in-hand to address global challenges, creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation. These dialogues continue to inspire as we build pathways for a decentralized, inclusive future.
You can watch the full panel discussion on our YouTube here:
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