While many investors focus on the next AI infrastructure company in San Francisco, some of the most durable AI businesses are being created by founders with deep experience in traditional industries. These founders are often overlooked and are not receiving funding. January Ventures is working to address this gap by providing pre-seed investment to underrepresented founders who are using AI to transform sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and the supply chain.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Dominic-Madori Davis spoke with Jennifer Neundorfer, Co-Founder and General Partner at January Ventures, for a live recording of Equity. They discussed how early-stage investing is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence and why developing different networks is critically important.