Team Change
Announced Akhila Thota joined Harlem Capital full-time as Senior Associate after prior roles as an intern and Venture Fellow.
Akhila Thota joined as Senior Associate
JUN 8, 2026
Essay
Published a thesis essay emphasizing talent, relationships, and human trust as durable advantages in AI-era company building.
Humans Are The Only Moat AI Cannot Destroy
MAY 28, 2026
Essay
Published a thesis essay on founder and VC defensibility in AI markets where capital and product edges compress quickly.
What Is Your Right To Win?
MAY 20, 2026
Essay
Published a thesis essay arguing that AI-native founders can scale from horizontal solutions by letting customer usage reveal vertical markets.
You No Longer Need To Be An Industry Expert
MAY 13, 2026
Essay
Published thesis on AI-driven commerce transformation and investment opportunities in intelligent commerce infrastructure.
The Age of Intelligent Commerce: The Future of How We Buy
APR 15, 2026
Essay
Explored the current state of AI commerce and identified key gaps in user experience that present investment opportunities.
The Era of Intelligent Commerce
APR 1, 2026
Essay
Examined how AI tools commoditize development, requiring founders to focus on trust, expertise, and peace of mind rather than technical features.
Your Customer is Now Your Competitor
MAR 18, 2026