PartnerHacker Daily #33: Who Will Build New Businesses?

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"In the decade of the ecosystem, humans will run parallel to automation" - Jay McBain.

The benefits of tech + the creative and decision-making power of humans. That's the combo that will win the future.

Think of it like everyone having their own personal Ironman suit. Tony Stark's uniquely human attributes weren't overridden, they were enhanced. Automation done well creates an enhanced human experience, not an impersonal labyrinth.

Partner leaders will found and fund the next generation of companies

Cristina Cordova, OG PartnerUp podcast guest and former head of partnerships at Stripe and Notion, has joined First Round Capital as a partner.

We've been saying the best partner leaders will be the next founders and funders, and here's another huge example.

This bodes well for the partner-pilled future. Companies from the earliest stages will be immersed in ecosystem-centric approaches to product and growth, rather than needing to fight to make partnerships relevant once the old marketing to sales funnel is already entrenched.

You're in the right business.

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