Inside the Mind of an AI Optimist | The VC Behind Perplexity AI | Marina Davidova

Inside the Mind of an AI Optimist | Marina DavidovaShe lost herself completely. And she's not alone.Marina Davidova is Co-founder and Managing Partner of DVC, a venture fund backed by 200+ operators from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Microsoft. Their portfolio includes Perplexity AI, Thinking Machines Lab, Higgsfield, and other companies reshaping the AI landscape.On paper, she has everything. But for years, she couldn't tell you what she actually wanted.In this conversation, Marina is honest about what ambition costs. What motherhood and career feel like when you're trying to do both. And what it took for her to find herself again.This is the first episode after a break. It's for anyone who's doing everything and feeling nothing.We talk about:The moment you realize you've lost yourselfWhy success can feel completely emptyMotherhood, ambition, and knowing what you actually wantWhat it takes to find your way backBuilding meaningful work and meaningful lifeThe gap between who people think you are and who you actually areListen on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find Marina:LinkedIn: /msdavidovaInstagram: @msdavidova