Show Notes
Welcome to Artificial Breakdown's first episode from our incredible weekend at Inventures 2025! Pete and Carrie sit down with Jenny McLean and Darren Engels from Tailwind Ventures, based right here in Calgary. Learn about how AI is changing what venture capitalists are looking for, and also how it's changing how they're doing their job. Here's a hint: Jenny and Darren's vast expertise isn't easily replaced. Keep an eye out for a whopping 5 more episodes from guests at this year's Inventures conference.
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