In the latest episode of What the Tech from Boast, we sat down with Tony Kim, a corporate investor focused on AI infrastructure, deep tech, and enterprise SaaS. Tony works at a Fortune 100 company's corporate development and venture arm, where he's engaged in everything from M&A to venture capital and LP investing.
What makes this conversation particularly timely is the perspective Tony brings: He's operating at the intersection of traditional corporate strategy and the breakneck pace of AI innovation. As someone who started his career as an investment banker covering infrastructure and telecom in New York City, he's watched the foundational layers of technology evolve. Now, he's helping shape how a major corporation responds to the AI revolution.
His insights on corporate venture capital (CVC), AI investment strategy, and what separates genuine innovation from hype are exactly what founders need to hear as they navigate 2025's rapidly changing landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:10 Tony's Background and Career Journey
02:47 Understanding the CVC and VC Landscape
06:52 AI Investment Strategies and Trends
14:41 Evaluating AI Innovations
25:21 Future of AI and Infrastructure
32:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The views expressed in this interview by Tony S. Kim are his own and do not reflect those of his employer.
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Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.
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