Decoding the Future: Andrew Chen Talks AI, Venture, and Space with Alfa AI's Alfie Whattam
We’re excited to share that our Managing Partner, Andrew Chen, recently joined Alfie Whattam—founder of Alfa AI and podcast host of Decoded —for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the future of artificial intelligence, early-stage venture capital, and how to prioritize boldly across multiple companies and categories.
The Interview: Vision Meets Execution
Alfie Whattam has built The Decoded Podcast into a platform that brings sharp insights and clarity to the fast-evolving worlds of tech and business. In this episode, Andrew and Alfie go deep on:
AI Beyond the Hype: Why AI is not just a tool—but a full-scale transformation platform reshaping how companies are built and decisions are made.
The Hickory Falls Investment Lens: How we assess high-potential startups, including our focus on founder clarity, operational grit, and categories that others underestimate.
Focus Amidst Complexity: Andrew shares how he navigates leadership at both Hickory Falls Ventures and AAA World-Wide, and why discipline and delegation are critical to scaling impact.
The Case for Going Deep: From marine innovation to advanced manufacturing and space, Andrew discusses our conviction in sectors that require long-term vision and real-world grounding.
“It’s easy to chase trends. But we’ve found that the real alpha often comes from looking where others aren’t—and having the patience and conviction to go deep before it’s obvious.”
— Andrew Chen
Watch or Listen Now
The full episode is now live and available on your favorite platforms:
🎧 YouTube – Watch the episode
🎧 Spotify – Listen here
🎧 Apple Podcasts – Stream now
Whether you're a founder, operator, or investor looking to understand where the future is headed—and how to bet on it with discipline—this episode is well worth your time.
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