Ollie Forsyth is a venture capital investor at Antler who built and led large-scale founder and operator communities globally, serving as Global Head of Community and designing structured networks that founders can access from day zero. After Antler, he founded NEW ECONOMIES, a research and media platform that decodes technology trends through long-form reports and detailed market maps of spaces like generative AI and the creator economy, blending analyst, creator, and investor roles.

• Focus on the intersection of media and venture capital by utilizing a media-first approach to investing. Leverages a podcast and large distribution channels to share insights from high-profile figures, such as discussions with the iRobot co-founder about regulatory challenges or partners at a16z about the difference between running funds versus building firms.
• Active global networking with a preference for meeting founders in person during frequent travel. Regularly announces trips to major tech hubs like Austin, San Francisco, Dubai, and Mexico City, explicitly inviting entrepreneurs raising capital to send direct messages to set up meetings.
• Interest in macro-level market data and emerging innovation ecosystems outside of the United States. Tracks the rapid pace of new billion-dollar companies being created and specifically points to regions like Sweden and India as growing powerhouses for new unicorns.
• Observation of evolving marketing trends where B2B software companies cross over into mainstream consumer awareness. Highlights specific patterns such as young technology firms like Deel sponsoring major sports teams to gain brand visibility.
• Enthusiasm for the creator economy and the concept of software creators. Advocates for the power of building personal audiences and storytelling, citing examples of creators who built massive followings later in life or tech founders who are effectively using narrative to grow their businesses.
• Forward-looking perspective on specific technology sectors, particularly voice interfaces and AI. Identifies voice technology as a growing interface for enterprise productivity and call centers, viewing it as a key lever for companies to scale efficiently.