Karim Bousta

Founder & Managing Partner, Dvx Ventures

Search every verified Karim Bousta interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Karim Bousta, founder and managing partner at Dvx Ventures, appeared on the July 23, 2026 episode of Profy Markets to discuss Tesla’s earnings. He stated that the company’s published results should not surprise those who have followed Tesla over the past 18 to 24 months, citing declining sales for several consecutive quarters and a loss of market share. He noted that even in a quarter where Tesla reported increased sales, other factors warranted closer examination. Bousta also identified an additional challenge for Tesla, saying that while Elon Musk’s vision and strategy have driven past success, the company’s execution has relied on the talent and work of many highly skilled employees. In the same appearance, Bousta commented on broader financial risks related to AI companies, describing off-balance-sheet debt in the sector as a significant issue. He referred to the situation as a "corporate scandal" and said it posed a systemic risk, mentioning that pension funds and insurance premiums could be affected if data center investments do not pay out. He also suggested that if one major player falters while demand for AI remains constant, the impact could be manageable, but that this outcome remained uncertain.