Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

Despite decades of promise, rebuilding America’s nuclear energy backbone in the U.S. has remained mostly theoretical: admired on whiteboards, stalled in real-world execution. This year’s Business of Nuclear Summit — hosted by Alumni Ventures, 8VC, Founders Fund, and Idaho National Laboratory — gathered policymakers, builders, utilities, investors, and federal labs to explore one big question:

Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Ron Levin, Senior VP of Investor Relations Hilary Ncala, Partner Meera Oak, and Associate Jason Bird for a comprehensive onboarding session designed specifically for Seed Fund investors.

As a relatively new father (the oldest of my three being six years old), I’ve come to appreciate the African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I’m fortunate to have a strong support system, including a remarkable spouse who somehow holds “dual PhDs” in organic chemistry and parenting. But even with these advantages, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges parents face to keep a household running smoothly and provide the care and attention our children need to thrive.

The landscape of artificial intelligence is changing. For years, the industry has been captivated by Large Language Models (LLMs) — behemoth AI systems with massive datasets and billions of parameters. But there’s a seismic shift underway: Small Language Models (SLMs) are emerging as a smarter, more efficient alternative for businesses, and savvy investors are taking notice.

“The best venture investors can see things before they are consensus. They can imagine how the world will be different in 5-10 years.”