#036: Vibe Coding in VC: Custom Tools and the New Wave of Founders
I sit down with Seyon Indran from Concept Ventures, Head of Research at the UK’s largest pre-seed VC fund, to explore how AI and vibe coding are transforming the world of early-stage investing.
We dive into:
How Seyon is building a founder assessment platform to identify exceptional founders earlier
Why the rise of AI coding tools like Replit is changing who gets to build (and who gets funded)
The shift from “gut feel” to data-driven founder evaluation
What vibe coding means for solo founders, consumer apps, and the future of SaaS
How VCs themselves are using AI to build internal tools and streamline workflows
If you’re curious about the intersection of venture capital, AI, and product-building, this one’s for you.
🔗 Connect with Seyon Indran:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyon-indran/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/SeyonIndran
🎧Listen on Spotify/ iTunes. Watch on Youtube.
⏱️ Episode Highlights:
01:11 Concept Ventures and Investment Philosophy
02:24 Founder Assessment Platform
05:07 Building w/ Replit
06:41 Challenges and Solutions
13:42 Collaboration and Future Plans
18:27 Broader Trends in Vibe Coding
18:54 Impact on VC Investments
26:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information