These days only a few big VC funds get 80% of capital & attention -- but thousands of "emerging" VCs toil away for years building their thesis, brand, and track record. @PeteSoder started @AICouncilConf in 2013 (prev Data Council) focused on core topics + job openings for data science & AI/ML engineers. He started @ZeroPrimeVC in 2020 to invest in those same ppl. Many investors have never heard of him, but they should pay more attention. This week http://AIcouncil.com kicks off with 3 days of great topics and over 1000 AI nerds,engineers & founders. It's really impressive what Pete has created -- a community, a conference, and a VC fund... and much more to come.(Dave McClure)