Antoni Kaniowski on Venture Vuilding and the Future of Work with AI

In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez sits down with Antoni Kaniowski, COO of GoodFutures, a Carnegie Mellon-affiliated venture builder focused on the future of work and AI-driven transformations.

They explore how GoodFutures develops startups by quickly validating and launching AI-native solutions that address evolving workforce challenges, particularly in the hire-train-deploy model. Antoni shares his unique perspective stemming from technical and operational experience across Europe and the U.S., emphasizing the importance of focusing on business transactions rather than just product development in B2B SaaS environments.

The conversation highlights the nuances of market entry strategies, especially the comparative advantages of the U.S. market for startups, and the strategic approach to founder selection—targeting early-career individuals with product-building talent who benefit from mentorship.

Additionally, the discussion delves into the complexities of raising capital via different investment structures and the evolving role of AI in augmenting business services.

Anthony also reflects on the shifting valuation landscape for SaaS companies amid AI disruption and underscores the ongoing necessity of building trust through human connection in technology-driven solutions. This episode offers a comprehensive look at venture building as a scalable discipline that integrates operational rigor with financial strategy to foster innovation in workforce technologies.

Learn more about GoodFutures' work at: https://www.goodfutures.co/

Connect with Antoni on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoni-kaniowski/

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