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December 3, 20244 min read
5 Underserved Markets Poised for Disruption With Vertical AI
Vertical AI is tackling complex, high-cost challenges beyond the reach of traditional Vertical SaaS. This blog explores its evolution, key markets ripe for disruption, and the opportunities it presents for innovative businesses.
by Meera Oak
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 Webinar - January 9th 2025
Venture Curious? Everything You Wanted to Know About Venture Capital
Curious about venture capital but not sure where to start? Join Venture Curious? Everything You Wanted to Know About VC, featuring Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - January 30th 2025
VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For
Ever wondered how venture capitalists spot the next big thing? Join us for VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For, an exclusive AV Masterclass that delves into the minds of top VCs as they hunt for the next Apple, Facebook, or Airbnb.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - February 18th 2025
Are You a Tech Enthusiast? And Why VC Might Belong in Your Portfolio
Are you passionate about technology and innovation? Join Are You a Tech Enthusiast? And Why VC Might Belong in Your Portfolio, led by Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins.
by Alumni Ventures
December 2, 202418 min read
Bitcoin’s Path to $1M: A VC’s Analysis
One of a venture capitalist’s key jobs is analyzing the size of opportunities. As the Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, one of the most active venture capital firms globally, I’ve dedicated my career to dissecting market potentials, assessing technological innovations, and forecasting the growth trajectories of emerging assets.
by Michael Collins
November 27, 2024
TRM Labs’ Role in Safeguarding the Future of Digital Assets
TRM Labs, a leader in blockchain intelligence, provides advanced tools to detect and prevent financial crimes in the crypto space, including anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, and wallet screening. Recently achieving FedRAMP authorization, TRM Labs is poised to expand its secure blockchain solutions to federal agencies, ensuring digital assets are safeguarded amid growing adoption of cryptocurrencies.
by Luke Antal
November 26, 20242 min read
Alumni Ventures' Five Predictions for 2025
As we approach the midpoint of the decade, some of you have asked me the same question: “What do you think 2025 will bring for venture?” I’m excited to share my five predictions, which not only highlight the incredible opportunities ahead but also reaffirm AV’s commitment to creating value and seeking meaningful investments.
by Michael Collins
November 26, 20242 min read
Episode #80: Meet the Startup Revolutionizing Perishable eCommerce Fulfillment
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Jason Bird interviews Jason Park, Co-founder and CEO of Coldcart, about the company’s innovative platform for perishable parcel logistics. Coldcart’s technology helps businesses reduce shipping costs and spoilage while optimizing routing and packaging in real time, positioning the company to scale and transform the perishable logistics market.
by Alumni Ventures
November 22, 20242 min read
Episode #79: Meet the Startup Making Analytics Effortless with AI
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Daphne Pariser, co-founder and CEO of HeronAI, discusses how the Boston-based startup is transforming data analytics with its AI-powered platform. HeronAI automates processes, simplifies data integration, and generates dashboards quickly, offering businesses of all sizes a powerful tool for decision-making.
by Alumni Ventures
November 21, 20242 min read
Alumni Ventures Partners with Gatik to Revolutionize Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Gatik. The company is transforming supply chains with autonomous trucking for middle-mile logistics. AV is part of Gatik’s growing portfolio of venture capital firms whose leadership, experience, and strategic investment have been instrumental to the company’s continued growth. Key funding partners include Isuzu Motors, Ryder, Goodyear, FM Capital, Innovation Endeavours, Dynamo Ventures, Wittington Ventures, Trucks VC, and Intact Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
November 21, 20242 min read
Episode #78: Three Breakthroughs: 2024 Election - Polling Is Dead, Prediction Markets Are In
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy discuss groundbreaking technological advancements, including prediction markets and their influence on election forecasting. They also explore brain-computer interfaces for people with paralysis and the growing impact of AI-driven collaboration and creativity on productivity.
by Alumni Ventures
November 20, 20246 min read
America's Digital Railroad: How Data Centers Will Power our Nation's AI Future
Just as railroads revolutionized the industrial age, data centers are driving the undeniably AI-age. The parallels between these transformative infrastructures offer crucial insights into the economic shifts ahead. This blog digs into that.
by Pete Mathias

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