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Blake Robbins
Principal at Benchmark
Blake Robbins is a Partner at Ludlow Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Detroit, Michigan. He has been with Ludlow Ventures since 2014, starting as an intern and progressing through various roles, including Associate and Associate Partner, before becoming a Partner in 2019. The firm is known for its investments in companies such as Italic, 100 Thieves, Honey, Stir, and Product Hunt, focusing on founder-driven investing without a strict investment thesis.12
Robbins holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, where he graduated in 2015. His investment philosophy emphasizes the importance of the founder's narrative and unique positioning in the market. He looks for teams that can articulate their advantages and effectively engage consumers through storytelling and authentic connections.123
In addition to his role at Ludlow Ventures, Robbins co-hosts a podcast called "Gamecraft," which explores the history of the video game industry. He is recognized for his insights into creator-led commerce and the evolving landscape of digital influence.34
Highlights
Random thoughts:
- Deep Research should take 10x longer, but you can pay to speed it up.
- Imagine if someone like @rohanrkumar ran marketing for Anthropic.
- NotebookLM’s “interactive mode” for generated podcasts is magic.
What’s the most interesting voice AI application you’ve seen?
Speak, Tolans, Sesame, etc. come to mind, but this feels like such a fascinating surface to build on.
