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5 Things To Make Sure You Know About Venture Capital and Alumni Ventures
Since our founding in 2014, we have onboarded more than 10,000 accredited investors into the venture capital asset class. Our investors are successful and used to being “top of the class.” They ask us smart questions. In my roles as Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer, part of my job is to educate prospective investors about this asset class and our offerings. Below are our top 5 items in response to a common question: “What should I know that I may not already be aware of?”
by Luke Antal
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Inc. Magazine Honors Alumni Ventures as a Leading Founder-Friendly Investor for 2024
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active VC firms, is thrilled to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Most Founder-Friendly Investors of 2024. This annual distinction by Inc. honors investment firms that prioritize providing the necessary capital and resources to help their portfolio companies thrive.
by Alumni Ventures
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December 17th 2024
An Introduction to Potomac Ventures
Join our presentation to learn about Potomac Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Georgetown-focused venture capital fund. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Managing Partner Matt Caspari.
by Alumni Ventures
November 15, 2024
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Episode #76: Meet the Startup Transforming Mobile Shopping with AI
In this episode of The Tech Optimist, Meera Oak, a Partner at Alumni Ventures, interviews Ross Correia, co-founder and CEO of Reactiv, a Toronto-based startup transforming mobile commerce.
by Alumni Ventures
November 14, 2024
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Episode #75: Three Breakthroughs: AI Agents: They Came, They Saw, They Conquered
Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy discuss three cutting-edge innovations reshaping technology and society. Explore Eve, a groundbreaking robotic fish collecting environmental DNA to revolutionize marine research. Dive into Google’s Project Jarvis, an AI-powered digital assistant poised to transform how we interact with technology. Finally, learn how Meta’s emerging search engine is challenging Google’s dominance while redefining personalized data access.
by Alumni Ventures
November 12, 2024
12 min read
Beyond Crypto Bros
I am a woman who has spent more than her fair share of time at Web3 conferences, afterparties, panels, and awkward networking demos. And, more often than not, I find myself as one of the rare unicorns in the room — the elusive “woman attendee.” Add to that, imagine walking into a room where the crypto bros immediately lock eyes… with each other. I’m practically a ghost.
by Sophia Zhao
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December 5th 2024
Spike Ventures Portfolio Update
Watch a live presentation by the Spike Ventures team as we spotlight the funds’ performance, review the portfolio, and share exciting news about the fund.
by Alumni Ventures
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December 17th 2024
Masterclass Live! How We Evaluate a Venture Deal
Watch a live presentation hosted by Alumni Ventures’ Blue Ivy Ventures. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this through Alumni Ventures’ Blue Ivy Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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December 17th 2024
Masterclass Live! How We Evaluate a Venture Deal
Watch a live presentation hosted by Alumni Ventures’ Nassau Street Ventures. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this through Alumni Ventures’ Nassau Street Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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December 3rd 2024
Masterclass Live! How We Evaluate a Venture Deal
Watch a live presentation hosted by Alumni Ventures’ Provo Ventures. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this through Alumni Ventures’ Provo Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 12th 2024
Masterclass Live! How the AI & Robotics Fund Evaluates a Deal
Watch an on-demand presentation hosted by Alumni Ventures’ AI & Robotics Fund. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this through Alumni Ventures’ AI & Robotics Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
November 8, 2024
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Episode #72: Three Breakthroughs: AI and Nuclear Energy
Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy explore transformative innovations reshaping our future. They discuss AI-powered nuclear energy solutions fueling data centers, the rise of self-driving cars like Tesla’s Cyber Taxis and Waymo’s fleets, and their potential to revolutionize cities and transportation.
by Alumni Ventures
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December 2nd 2024
Underserved Markets Poised for Disruption with Vertical AI
Join us for an insightful webinar, “5 Underserved Markets Poised for Disruption with Vertical AI,” featuring Meera Oak, Seed Fund Partner at Alumni Ventures, Catherine Lu, CEO of Essential, Arvind Sujeeth, CEO of Billables AI, and Ran Zhao, CEO of Onwish
by Alumni Ventures
November 7, 2024
2 min read
Episode #71: Blue Flame Thinkers: Russell Hannigan
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Mike Collins speaks with Russell Hannigan about the future of space technology and the need for a “railroad to space” to lower launch costs and boost accessibility. They discuss key innovations like reusable rockets and space-based manufacturing, which could revolutionize space industries and drive entrepreneurship. The conversation also addresses the challenges of reducing launch costs, fostering competition, and maintaining U.S. leadership in space, with Russell sharing his vision for a sustainable, accessible future for space-based innovation.
by Alumni Ventures
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