Policy, Capital, and the Future of Innovation: NVCA’s Bobby Franklin on Why VCs and CVCs Must Work Together

Bobby Franklin joins Nicolas Sauvage for a conversation on venture capital policy, the rise of corporate venture capital, AI regulation, and the future of innovation. They explore why exits matter, how Washington misunderstands startups, and why stronger alignment between VCs, CVCs, and policymakers is increasingly critical to sustaining entrepreneurship and technological leadership.

Interviewed March 18th, 2026