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Beyond Traditional: Why Do RIAs Keep Ignoring Bitcoin and VC?

Traditional investment advisors continue to overlook Bitcoin and venture capital, missing key opportunities in today’s evolving financial landscape.

Join Mike Collins, CEO and Founder of Alumni Ventures, as he unpacks why RIAs remain hesitant and how investors can stay ahead of the curve.

This webinar will explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential rewards of integrating alternative assets into a modern portfolio.

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    Understand why RIAs are slow to adopt Bitcoin and VC investments
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    Gain insights from an experienced venture capital leader on emerging financial trends
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    Learn actionable strategies for diversifying your portfolio with alternative assets

Register now to secure your spot—Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.

About your presenter

Michael Collins
Michael Collins

CEO, Alumni Ventures

Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is the CEO of Alumni Ventures and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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