S7 Ep.17: Peter Harris: What can we learn from the next generation of venture capital investors?
Wed Feb 04 2026
Venture capital (“VC”) has had mixed popularity over the years and continues to evolve at pace. We’ve seen a “tale of two cities” both in terms of the AI exposure of start-ups and the size of VC funds over recent years. But where might this go next?
AI impacts not only the types of companies considered by VC investors (and their attractiveness) but is also seeping into the way that venture capital investing is managed – it’s no longer about “if” you’re using AI, your edge comes from “how” you use AI.
To explore what this all means for investment dynamics in the VC space, we’re joined by Peter Harris of the University Growth Fund, who helps us understand current dynamics, why university students are more entrepreneurial these days, and what this means for VC markets.
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Venture capital (“VC”) has had mixed popularity over the years and continues to evolve at pace. We’ve seen a “tale of two cities” both in terms of the AI exposure of start-ups and the size of VC funds over recent years. But where might this go next? AI impacts not only the types of companies considered by VC investors (and their attractiveness) but is also seeping into the way that venture capital investing is managed – it’s no longer about “if” you’re using AI, your edge comes from “how” you use AI. To explore what this all means for investment dynamics in the VC space, we’re joined by Peter Harris of the University Growth Fund, who helps us understand current dynamics, why university students are more entrepreneurial these days, and what this means for VC markets.