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Venture investor explores AI opportunities in mining, freight and biotech

Link Ventures' Lisa Dolan discusses finding technical talent beyond Silicon Valley and why distribution matters for AI startups.

Summarized from Imagination in Action, . 30-second read.

This story is from October 1, 2026. For the latest, see today's news.

In a video interview recorded at the Imagination in Action Silicon Valley AI Summit at Google Bay View, venture investor Lisa Dolan speaks with Roman Nemet about where the next wave of AI opportunities may emerge. The conversation focuses on overlooked industries—mining, freight and biotech—where AI adoption is still nascent and competition less intense than in consumer tech.

Dolan covers talent acquisition beyond traditional hubs, the role of distribution as a core business challenge, privacy and data risks as business models evolve, and how personalized medicine is being reshaped by AI. She also discusses what founders and investors should prioritize when evaluating AI companies in these sectors.

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