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The Innovators & Investors Podcast

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BMW iVentures: AI, Robotics, and Onshoring Trends with Sam Huang 35:36

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In the latest episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sam Huang, Principal at BMW iVentures, for a candid conversation to explore the dynamic intersection of venture capital, artificial intelligence, robotics, and manufacturing innovation. Sam shares BMW iVentures’ investment thesis, focusing on Series A and B startups across the US, Europe, and Israel, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven SaaS, automation, and onshoring trends driven by labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on the evolving venture diligence process, the importance of product-market fit, and how higher ARR benchmarks reflect both market maturity and macroeconomic factors like rising interest rates. Sam also candidly discusses his unconventional career path—from a Stanford history PhD program to law school and ultimately venture capital—highlighting how diverse experiences enhance investment acumen. The conversation delves into the benefits of corporate venture capital, especially BMW’s hands-on support and networking advantages for portfolio companies. Additionally, Sam reveals how AI is integrated internally at BMW iVentures to optimize workflow and decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of innovation, investment strategy, and the transformative impact of AI and robotics on global industries. Learn more about Sam's work at https://www.bmwiventures.com/ and her involvement with the Asian Tech Collective at https://www.asiantechcollective.com/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-huang-10375b106/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Playing is for pleasure. If you enjoy fun you need to hear about Token from Brandon and Dr. Connor. A community focused bar/arcade/restaurant/event space that has recently opened in Dublin, Token brings back everything that is to be loved about public video game arcades and a hell of a lot more. Brandon organizes community while Dr. Connor talks shop and gets down and dirty. Brandon abandons a frog with astonishing resolve as we visit the Pet Cemetery. The Mellow Chords sing us some barbershop as we go for a walk, Adam's book continues to struggle post publication and Andrea talks about inter-personal chemistry for 90 seconds. A car makes its own drive-thru in S/E Ireland and someone steals a human toe in Canada.

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