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September 17th 2024
Opportunities for Forward-Thinking Investors: An Introduction to the Deep Tech Fund
Watch our on-demand presentation to learn about the Deep Tech Fund. This is an excellent opportunity to hear about the fund’s approach to investing in private-stage companies. The presentation is led by Managing Partner Matt Caspari.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 2024
2 min read
Episode #24: This Startup Is Making Your Daily Products Safer
Join Alumni Ventures’ Managing Partner Greg Baker on the Tech Optimist podcast as he chats with Charlie Silver, co-founder and CEO of Ruby Bio. Charlie shares how his company is redefining the chemical industry by replacing harmful petrochemicals with more sustainable alternatives. Ruby Bio uses a revolutionary platform to transform sugar into high-performance chemicals used in everyday products like detergents and shampoos. These innovations not only aim to enhance product quality but also significantly reduce environmental impact. Tune in to learn how Ruby Bio is paving the way for a cleaner, safer future, tackling some of the largest markets in the world with their sustainable solutions.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 14th 2024
Chestnut Street Ventures Presents: Venture Capital 101
Watch an on-demand 45-minute Venture Capital 101 presentation covering key documents, stages, and the basic principles of venture capital investing. The presentation is open to all alumni and friends of Penn and will be led by Chestnut Street Ventures’ Managing Partners Brian Keil and Jonathan Meltzer.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 6th 2024
Yard Ventures Last Call
The deadline for Yard Ventures Fund 9 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch an on-demand webinar to hear about how Managing Partner, Laura Rippy, Partner, Pete Mathias, and Associate, Drew Wandzilak plan to build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
July 3, 2024
3 min read
“Exceptional” Not “Exceptions”
Only 1% of US businesses earn venture capital backing. And only 2% of those companies have female-only founders. The female leaders of venture capital-backed companies are not only Exceptions – they are Exceptional.
by Laura Bordewieck Rippy
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July 29th 2024
Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz
Explore the forefront of tech innovation with our on-demand webinar, “Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz.”
by Alumni Ventures
July 3, 2024
3 min read
Hungry for Change: Software Innovators Eye Government as the Next Frontier
Software is about to eat the government. From precinct to Pentagon, Capitol Hill to city hall — government operations are an “all-you-can-eat buffet” for voracious software innovators. Use cases are largely untouched, except for some legacy original-generation software systems. But with AI and next-gen cloud capabilities, software-first innovators are lining up, licking lips and prepping to chow down to disrupt government operations with technology.
by Pete Mathias
July 3, 2024
2 min read
Episode #23: Three Breakthroughs: Regulatory Pushback, Glassy Gels, and the Year of the Drone
Join Alumni Ventures’ Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari in this enlightening episode of the Tech Optimist as they delve into three significant breakthroughs. First, explore the recent U.S. appeals court decision that crucially impacts venture capital and private equity. Next, discover the revolutionary ‘glassy gels,’ a material innovation that blends the hardness of plastics with the flexibility of gels, promising advances in robotics, healthcare, and sports equipment. Lastly, learn why this year could be labeled the year of the drone, as these versatile machines extend beyond military uses to solve real-world commercial challenges. Tune in to see how these breakthroughs are reshaping industries and potentially transforming our daily lives.
by Alumni Ventures
July 2, 2024
5 min read
Will the Next Silicon Valley Be in the U.S. Heartland?
In the past decade, VC has broadened its reach beyond traditional hubs such as Silicon Valley and the Boston-New York-Washington Corridor, as significant startup ecosystems have popped up across the country’s midsection.
by Ron Levin
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July 18th 2024
An Introduction to Allen Street Ventures
Watch an on-demand presentation on Allen Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Penn State alumni and friends of the community. The discussion is led by Managing Partner Ray Wu.
by Alumni Ventures
July 1, 2024
2 min read
Episode #22: Is Your Solar ROI as Bright as Promised?
In this episode of the Tech Optimist, join Alumni Ventures’ Managing Partner Greg Baker as he explores the transformational impact of Enact Systems with CEO Deep Chakraborty. Learn how Enact is revolutionizing the solar energy sector by automating and simplifying the consumer journey for solar and battery storage projects.
by Alumni Ventures
June 28, 2024
2 min read
Episode #21: Transforming 911: The New Company Updating These Lifesaving Calls
Join Mike Collins on the Tech Optimist as he explores Rapid SOS’ revolutionary impact on emergency responses with CEO Michael Martin. Learn how this innovative company utilizes AI and data from connected devices to provide critical information to first responders, enhancing public safety and reshaping emergency communications globally. Hear inspiring stories of lives saved through advanced technology, from pinpointing accurate emergency locations to facilitating rapid medical interventions.
by Alumni Ventures
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