Navigating Blind Spots in Venture Capital with Jackson Scoresby

In this episode of Leadership 3030, host Peter engages in a compelling conversation with Jackson Scoresby from Phoenix Ventures, focusing on blind spots within the venture capital industry. Jackson highlights inefficiencies in the finance function of early-stage B2B SaaS companies and discusses the benefits of integrating advanced tech solutions like large language models for accurate financial data processing. The discussion also explores the distinction between leadership and management, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and humility in leadership amid the burgeoning AI landscape. Additionally, transformative technologies such as AI-driven tools for personalized marketing and the rise of agentic capabilities in AI are explored. Peter and Jackson conclude with reflections on the evolving traits necessary for future leadership in an AI-dominated world.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Identifying Industry Blind Spots 01:30 Challenges in Financial Functions 06:15 Leadership vs Management 08:50 Technological Innovations 13:02 Future Leadership Traits 16:52 Conclusion and Farewell