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June 13, 2024
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Episode #13 - Three Breakthroughs: College Sports Turn Pro, Miles Per Gallon, and Ethereum ETFs
Join Alumni Ventures’ Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak on the Tech Optimist podcast as they discuss three breakthroughs. First, they explore the new compensation model for NCAA athletes, which promises to transform collegiate sports. Next, they debate the relevance of the ‘miles per gallon’ standard in today’s push for greater fuel efficiency. Finally, they delve into the world of finance with the emergence of Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant step towards cryptocurrency acceptance in mainstream investment. Tune in to discover how these innovations are shaping the future.
by Alumni Ventures
June 12, 2024
5 min read
Why Deep Tech Is Eating Venture Capital
Marc Andreessen’s prescient assertion in 2011 that “software is eating the world” has been a guiding mantra for the tech industry. We now stand on the brink of a new era, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that deep technology, or “Deep Tech,” is poised to eat venture capital. In this blog, we’ll track venture spending in deep tech, its investment appeal, and possible venture trends in the sector. And for more insights, please sign up for our upcoming webinar on the topic.
by Matt Caspari
June 11, 2024
2 min read
Episode #12: Breaking Congressional Gridlock
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Alumni Ventures Partner Pete Mathias interviews Nikhil Ajjarapu, CEO and Co-founder of Rescript. They explore how Rescript utilizes AI to streamline government operations and make congressional hearings more accessible.
by Alumni Ventures
June 10, 2024
5 min read
VC Masterclass: The Art of Evaluating a Deal — Part 3
We’re continuing our blogs on how AV teams typically evaluate a deal. As part of our Masterclass series, this addresses some of the basic questions our investors have about venture.
by Mark D. Edwards
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November 13th 2024
How Congress Avenue Ventures Leverages Artificial Intelligence
Watch an on-demand presentation on how Congress Avenue Ventures is currently harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation and growth. The team will offer their industry perspective and share some recent investments in AI companies in their portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 14th 2024
How Castor Ventures Invests in AI
Watch an on-demand presentation on how Castor Ventures is currently harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation and growth. The team offers their industry perspective and shares some recent investments in AI companies in their portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 12th 2024
How Ring Ventures Leverages Artificial Intelligence
Watch an on-demand presentation on how Ring Ventures is currently harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation and growth. The team will offer their industry perspective and share some recent investments in AI companies in their portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
June 9, 2024
2 min read
Episode #11 - Three Breakthroughs: Huge Oil Found in Antarctica, Apple and AI, Warp Drive Breakthrough
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, CEO Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak, Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures, discuss the massive oil deposits discovered off the coast of Antarctica, Apple’s anticipated moves in AI and privacy enhancements, and revolutionary scientific developments in warp drive technology for interstellar travel.
by Alumni Ventures
June 8, 2024
2 min read
Episode #10: GLP-1, A VC’s Personal Experience
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Grant Demeter interviews Mike Collins about his personal experience with Mounjaro. They discuss the drug’s impact on Mike’s health, the broader implications for the healthcare and investment sectors, and the future potential of GLP-1 treatments.
by Alumni Ventures
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July 23rd 2024
An Introduction to Mirror Lake Ventures
Watch an on-demand presentation on Mirror Lake Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Ohio State alumni and friends of the community. The discussion is led by Managing Partner David Beazley and Senior Principal Lucas Pasch.
by Alumni Ventures
June 6, 2024
2 min read
Episode #9: Three Breakthroughs: Brain Computers, Ohalo, & Manipulating Weather
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, CEO Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak, Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures, discuss three groundbreaking advancements. They cover Neuralink’s progress with FDA approval for a second patient, innovations in food breeding by the company Ohalo, and climate modification techniques involving cloud seeding. Join them as they delve into these exciting technological breakthroughs and their potential global impacts.
by Alumni Ventures
June 5, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Pioneering In-Game Advertising Platform Anzu
MANCHESTER, NH, JUNE 5, 2024 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is proud to support Anzu, the most advanced intrinsic in-game advertising platform. Anzu has raised $65 million to date from AV, PayPal Ventures, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s 021 Fund, Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, Samsung Next, Marquee Ventures (associated with the Chicago Cubs), and others.
by Alumni Ventures
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