Nakajima’s approach to building and testing AI-powered concepts in public has garnered attention. His projects, such as the startup intelligence platform VCpedia and the open-source autonomous agent project Baby AGI, have gained significant traction. Additionally, Untapped has developed custom GPTs like “Mean VC,” which assists startups in refining their pitches and ideas.
By sharing their AI usage publicly, Nakajima and his team not only engage with developer communities and spot trends but also establish strong relationships and receive valuable feedback. This strategy has not only enhanced Untapped’s visibility but has also led to strategic investments, like their involvement in Wokelo’s pre-seed round in 2023.
Nakajima advocates for executives to lead by example when integrating AI into workflows. By demonstrating the benefits of tools like ChatGPT to his team, he has successfully encouraged adoption and utilization. He predicts a future where AI plays a more significant role in human workflows, potentially surpassing human output in certain tasks.
Looking ahead, Nakajima is focused on trends in AI governance, consumer applications in industries native to generative AI, and the integration of AI into various sectors. Untapped, a pre-seed generalist investor, emphasizes supporting U.S. startups with investments ranging between $250,000 and $500,000 at valuations of $10 million or lower.
