Investment Based on Code? Why AI is the Assistant, Not a Decision-Maker, in Inclusive VC
Tech Talks17 Nov 2025

Investment Based on Code? Why AI is the Assistant, Not a Decision-Maker, in Inclusive VC

Today David is join by Michael Tefula (of Ada Ventures) to discuss how we can power inclusion in venture capital, and how proprietary technology fits into the picture.

As an investor who can code, Michael reveals how they utilize tools like their internal investment memo software and Deck Genius (formerly Ada GPT) to source high-potential, overlooked founders and run AI-driven bias checks. Crucially, he explains why, even with cutting-edge automation, AI must remain a co-pilot and the final investment decision must always be intensely human.


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