My amazing guest today is Jeffrey Fidelman from New York, United States. Jeffrey brings deep expertise in investment banking and startup growth, and we’re diving into The Hidden Venture Capital Trends: Redefining Fundraising & Investment Strategies in the AI Era.

Recently Jeffrey was elected to the Board of Directors of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE), a global community of alumni founders, investors, and executives.

Jeffrey is also a part of the Diamond Executive Group of the AI Game Changers Club - an elite tribe of visionary leaders redefining the rules and shaping the future of human–AI synergy.

Jeffrey is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fidelman & Company, a leading advisory firm launched in 2015 to address the critical fundraising and growth strategy needs of early- to mid-stage companies.

Jeffrey’s career began in residential real estate, which led him to the Portfolio Manager role at Morgan Stanley, followed up by the role of Vice President at HSBC, driving revenue strategy for Manhattan.

As a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with deep expertise in finance and fundraising strategy, Jeffrey has built and supported ventures across multiple industries, globally.

🔑 Key topics discussed:

Hidden venture capital trends and emerging blind spots founders and investors overlook
How AI-driven data, platforms, and automation are transforming capital allocation
Disruption ahead: which parts of the venture ecosystem will be reshaped first by AI
Why traditional investor evaluation methods become liabilities in an AI-powered landscape
Strategic advantages for founders and investors who adopt AI early
The new economics of AI efficiency and its impact on valuations, capital needs, and startup strategy
Global competition: how AI might rebalance or reinforce power in major venture hubs
What investors and business owners must unlearn to thrive in AI-powered fundraising
Essential leadership guidance for navigating the next wave of AI transformation

🔗 Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyfidelman/
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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

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