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Accel partner Sonali De Rycker on AI, exits, and European tech

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This week's episode was recorded live at StrictlyVC London, host Connie Loizos sat down with Accel partner Sonali De Rycker. They discussed Europe's regulatory challenges, compares US and EU tech ecosystems, and explores venture capital's evolving exit strategies in the absence of IPOs.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Strictly VC Download and Sonali de Rycker

01:48 - The "Queen of European VC" title and its origin

02:11 - Accel's 25th anniversary in Europe and early challenges

05:38 - Evaluating AI startup valuations in the current cycle

09:03 - European tech potential vs regulatory headwinds

11:37 - Impact of US-EU trade tensions on tech companies

14:22 - Defense tech investment opportunities in Europe

19:31 - Capital restructuring for founder alignment: The Kry example

21:27 - Founder liquidity and lessons from the Hopin experience

23:57 - AI talent retention and closing thoughts

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This week's episode was recorded live at StrictlyVC London, host Connie Loizos sat down with Accel partner Sonali De Rycker. They discussed Europe's regulatory challenges, compares US and EU tech ecosystems, and explores venture capital's evolving exit strategies in the absence of IPOs.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Strictly VC Download and Sonali de Rycker

01:48 - The "Queen of European VC" title and its origin

02:11 - Accel's 25th anniversary in Europe and early challenges

05:38 - Evaluating AI startup valuations in the current cycle

09:03 - European tech potential vs regulatory headwinds

11:37 - Impact of US-EU trade tensions on tech companies

14:22 - Defense tech investment opportunities in Europe

19:31 - Capital restructuring for founder alignment: The Kry example

21:27 - Founder liquidity and lessons from the Hopin experience

23:57 - AI talent retention and closing thoughts

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