John Chambers
Founder and CEO, prior CEO
JC2 Ventures, Cisco Systems
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Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Deep Tech & Quantum Computing
About Me
John Chambers is the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, where he focuses on helping startups build and scale. He invests in companies that are leading market transitions, such as Altimate AI, ASAPP, Aspire Food Group, Avathon, Balbix, BigSpring, Nile, ParkourSC, Pindrop, Privoro, Quantum Metric, SAFE Security, Uniphore, Virsec, and Visionary Group. Chambers has also invested in companies that have gone public including, Bloom Energy, Rubrik, and Sprinklr, and marked key acquisitions in the industry, such as Dedrone, Lilac, OpenGov, and Pensando.
Prior to founding JC2 Ventures in 2018, Chambers spent 25+ years with Cisco, as CEO, Chairman and Executive Chairman. Chambers is the author of "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World." Chambers is the Chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and was appointed Global Ambassador of the French Tech by President Emmanuel Macron of France.
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Unicorn Hunting: Unveiling What Makes Startup Value Soar
Amid sky-high valuations making the headlines, it's crucial to uncover what truly propels a company's value to soar. Factors like genuine growth potential, innovative revenue models, and a clear pathway to profitability can set a startup apart in a saturated market. What convinces investors to stake millions on unprofitable ventures? How can entrepreneurs build sustainable models that not only draw investment but also deliver real value? And as valuations fluctuate, how can we discern between true innovation and fleeting hype?