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AI, Infra vs Apps & Spotting Red Herrings with Akash Bajwa, Principal @ Earlybird

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Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
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Oct 8, 2025
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Summary

Akash Bajwa, Principal at Earlybird VC, one of Europe’s longest-standing early-stage funds. Akash shares his journey into venture and how he helped launch Earlybird’s London office, now a core hub for the firm. We dive into the state of AI investing, how to distinguish enduring companies from short-term hype, and what traits define the next wave of outlier founders. With experience backing companies like Briefcase (AI for accountants) and Spatial (3D generative AI), Akash offers a deep and pr...