
Ilya Fushman
Partner at Kleiner Perkins and investor focused on AI and frontier technologies, leading the firm's recent large fundraises to back AI startups and growth-stage companies.
Top 5 podcasts with Ilya Fushman
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Dec 22, 2025 • 50min
How Brands Stay Visible When AI Decides | Profound CEO James Cadwallader
James Cadwallader, co-founder and CEO of Profound, shares insights on how brands navigate AI-driven visibility challenges. He reveals how AI, especially ChatGPT, reshapes consumer discovery and highlights the urgency for brands to adapt. With a lighthearted take on rapid hiring rituals and office culture, he discusses scaling strategies. Ilya Fushman, a partner at Kleiner Perkins, offers an investor's view on market dynamics and talent shortages in the AI space, stressing the importance of building content for both machines and humans.

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Mar 25, 2026 • 44min
SpaceX Could File an IPO By End of the Week
Ilya Fushman, Partner at Kleiner Perkins who leads AI and frontier tech investments, joins to discuss big moves in AI funding and venture strategy. Conversation covers SpaceX’s potential IPO filing and why space stocks popped. Also covers Arm selling its first chip with Meta as a key customer and the firm’s $3.5B raise to back AI startups.

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Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
Stord’s Plan to Take on Amazon’s Logistics Advantage | Sean Henry
Sean Henry, Co-founder and CEO of Stord, launched his logistics company at just 18, now handling 50 million packages annually. In conversation with Ilya Fushman, a partner at Kleiner Perkins, they explore how AI integrates warehousing and delivery to rival Amazon's efficiency. They discuss the need for sustainability and rapid communication in business, the importance of building a resilient logistics framework for smaller brands, and balancing personal milestones with the demands of a growing enterprise. It's a lively exchange about innovation and strategy in the evolving world of e-commerce.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
#231 CEO & Co-Founder Harvey, Winston Weinberg w/ Ilya Fushman: Worthy Sacrifices
In this discussion, Winston Weinberg, CEO and co-founder of Harvey, shares his commitment to respecting the legal industry while integrating AI technology. Ilya Fushman, from Kleiner Perkins, emphasizes the role of AI as a collaborative copilot in various sectors. They explore the importance of thoughtful automation, distinguishing between enjoyable commitments and true sacrifices in work. The conversation also highlights innovative hiring in the AI legal space and the need for professionals to adapt as industries evolve.

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Nov 4, 2024 • 58min
E63: How Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman Continued Kleiner Perkins’ Legacy
Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman, partners at Kleiner Perkins, share insights on evolving venture capital strategies. They discuss the importance of collaboration and recruiting top talent to navigate the industry's shifts. The duo explores how modern investment approaches balance traditional methods with personal relationships. They also highlight the impact of emerging technologies like AI and Web3 on the need for founders to remain competitive. Their vision for a new kind of venture firm stresses the significance of building strong teams and nurturing relationships with founders.


