EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 28 MIN
The VC view: Defensibility during the rise of AI-native companies – Square Peg VC
from The Airwallex Podcast · host Airwallex
Shannon Scott sits down with Paul Bassat, Co-Founder of Australian VC firm Square Peg, to unpack what actually sets AI winners apart. They talk about why it’s not about chasing new tools, but tackling problems that weren’t solvable before, how founders can move quickly without losing focus, and why having strong conviction, loosely held, matters more than ever. The conversation offers a practical lens on identifying real AI opportunities, navigating constant change, and building companies that last.
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Shannon Scott sits down with Paul Bassat, Co-Founder of Australian VC firm Square Peg, to unpack what actually sets AI winners apart. They talk about why it’s not about chasing new tools, but tackling problems that weren’t solvable before, how founders can move quickly without losing focus, and why having strong conviction, loosely held, matters more than ever. The conversation offers a practical lens on identifying real AI opportunities, navigating constant change, and building companies that last.
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