
Carson Vest
Investment Associate at Denver Ventures who evaluates pre-seed to Series B startups, focusing on founder DNA, distribution, and AI opportunities.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 60min
Will VC destroy your startup?
Carson Vest, an investment associate at Denver Ventures who evaluates pre-seed to Series B startups, talks about founder DNA and why the person matters more than the product. She explores how AI shifts moats from code to data, networks, and channels. Distribution as a co-founder beats hiring later. She also questions whether every startup needs VC right now.


