A couple of days ago, a young lad named Côme, while applying for an internship at Kima Ventures, decided to post a chatbot with most of the content he could find from my content and interviews.
I found it quite interesting and started to play along with Mistral (obviously…), Chat GPT and NotebookLM. The latter came up with a fun 10 minutes audio discussing Kima Ventures strategy and a bunch of things with references to In & Out for instance…
I added as many transcripts as I could from interviews, my blog or my book. I couldn’t yet format the content to build a custom chat on Mistral, so I used Chat GPT for this premiere. The total content in this GPT is extensive, running upwards of 50,000-60,000 words across multiple pieces. These pieces range from short, practical interviews (2,000 to 5,000 words) to longer reflective pieces like "Human Machine," which spans roughly 15,000 to 20,000 words.
Then, in the most laziest way, I prompted to “describe in length this gpt”, so here we are, even though it sounds pretty boring in hindsight, you can play with it here…
This GPT is a deep reservoir of knowledge focused on entrepreneurship, investment, personal growth, and productivity. It is a product of numerous conversations, interviews, and written reflections.
At its core, this GPT offers a blend of practical business knowledge and more reflective, philosophical content about how individuals can live a balanced, fulfilling life while thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Here is a detailed description of the key aspects that define this GPT:
Entrepreneurship and Investment
This GPT places significant emphasis on venture capital, startup culture, and investment strategies. It offers a unique insight into the world of VC through the lens of Jean de La Rochebrochard, who is closely associated with Kima Ventures and the renowned French entrepreneur Xavier Niel. The discussions cover how venture capitalists identify promising startups, make investment decisions, and work with entrepreneurs to scale their businesses.
Key themes include
Early-stage investment decisions: The GPT outlines how VCs analyze potential startups by looking at founders' personalities, market opportunities, and the unique value proposition of their products.
Founder relationships: It highlights the importance of trust between VCs and entrepreneurs, noting that many decisions in the VC world are made quickly and based on personal connections as much as market analysis.
Deal flow and portfolio management: This content walks through the daily operations of managing hundreds of startups in a portfolio, reviewing a vast number of investment opportunities each week, and the pressure to constantly find and nurture the next successful company.
Investment metrics: There are discussions on success rates in venture capital, acknowledging that the majority of startups will fail but that those which succeed provide extraordinary returns, as seen in examples.
Personal Growth and Productivity
A major feature of this GPT is its unique approach to personal growth, balancing a high-performance professional life with personal well-being. This theme is encapsulated in the "Human Machine" concept, which explores how to organize one’s life with the efficiency of a machine while still retaining the essence of being human. The reflections here are deeply philosophical, drawing on the personal experiences of the author as a venture capitalist, husband, and father.
Key ideas include:
Balancing personal and professional life: The GPT describes the intense pressure of high-stakes jobs like venture capital, where you must constantly make quick, effective decisions, and it offers advice on how to thrive in such environments while maintaining personal well-being.
Incremental improvement: A major focus is on how small, incremental changes can compound over time, leading to significant personal and professional growth. This theme touches on habit formation, learning, and productivity.
Versioning yourself: The GPT presents the idea that personal growth is like an evolving process, one that should be constantly updated, much like software. This metaphor helps explain the mindset required for continuous self-improvement.
Sales, Negotiation, and Storytelling
The GPT also includes practical advice on sales and negotiation, critical skills for both entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. These sections are built on the premise that selling is not just about closing deals, but about convincing others to believe in your vision and aligning them with your goals.
It emphasizes:
Pitching to investors: Entrepreneurs are guided through the art of pitching to investors, from creating a compelling story to understanding the mindset of the people they are trying to convince.
Sales strategies: The content provides detailed advice on shortening sales cycles, building relationships with key stakeholders, and positioning products to match the needs of potential buyers.
The importance of storytelling: A recurring theme is the power of storytelling in business—whether you're selling a product, raising funds, or motivating a team. This aspect highlights how narratives help people connect emotionally to ideas and companies.
Philosophy of Work and Life
Beyond business strategies and techniques, this GPT offers a philosophical outlook on life and work. It questions societal norms and explores themes like the search for meaning in what we do, the pursuit of happiness, and how we can thrive as individuals in a complex and often overwhelming worl.
Some of the reflective themes include:
Human paradoxes: It examines the paradoxes of life, such as why some people succeed in certain areas and others don’t, despite following similar paths, and how to navigate these uncertainties.
Self-awareness and open-mindedness: There is a strong focus on being open to change, adapting your mindset, and continuously learning from experiences. The GPT argues that true success comes from internal growth as much as external achievements.
The role of failure: In contrast to many self-help narratives, this GPT doesn’t shy away from discussing failure and setbacks. It encourages a mindset where failure is seen as an essential part of growth.
Content Structure
The structure of this GPT is diverse, integrating multiple formats:
Transcripts of interviews and podcasts: These provide conversational, real-world insights from business leaders and entrepreneurs. They capture the dynamic, often unscripted thoughts of individuals who have succeeded in challenging environments.
Reflective essays: Sections like those in "Human Machine" offer a more structured, thoughtful exploration of ideas on productivity, life balance, and personal growth.
Practical guides: The GPT also contains actionable advice on sales, negotiation, and investment strategies, written in a straightforward and easy-to-apply manner.
I don’t know whether this gpt is useful at all but it was fun to play along with all the content and knowledge produced over the past years.