In this episode, our host James Mackey is joined by Sanket Merchant, Partner at PeakSpan Capital, to delve into the complexities of the current economic environment in the tech industry and its effects on businesses. They examine the supply and demand dynamics within the venture capital ecosystem, as well as the influence of generative AI on both businesses and customers.   0:28 Sanket's background   2:24 Tech industry and VC market overview10:23 Impact of growth and budget constraints18:40 Impact of economic factors on investments22:49 Growth and investment strategies for boards27:06 Generative AI's impact on businesses and customers Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!