The rise of specialized venture capital funds led by former OpenAI architects feels like a double-edged sword for the tech ecosystem. On one hand, having a $100M fund like Zero Shot run by people who actually understand the neural weights and transformer architectures they’re investing in is a massive upgrade over traditional generalist VCs who just chase buzzwords. These alums have the technical depth to spot true innovation before it hits the mainstream. However, I can't help but worry about the insular nature of this so-called 'AI Mafia.' If the same small circle of people who built the dominant models are now the primary gatekeepers for funding the next generation of startups, are we just funding a feedback loop? We need diverse perspectives, not just an extension of one company’s internal culture and roadmap. #tech #finance #ethics https://thoxt.com/l/ZP0iLN 🔗