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May 28, 2024
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Episode #7: Future You is Begging for a Financial Plan
In this episode, Steve Chen, Founder & CEO of NewRetirement, shares how his company uses AI to create comprehensive financial planning models, making retirement planning more accessible.
by Alumni Ventures
May 27, 2024
7 min read
Transforming Industries With AI
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift that promises to redefine the very fabric of major industries. From healthcare’s personalized medicine to finance’s predictive analytics, and from manufacturing’s automation to retail’s customer experience enhancement, AI’s integration is not merely an enhancement but a revolutionary transformation.
by Ron Levin
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July 18th 2024
Masterclass Live! Venture Capital 101
Watch an on-demand presentation hosted by Bleecker Street Ventures Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Bleecker Street Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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July 23rd 2024
An Introduction to Castor Ventures
Watch an on-demand, 45-minute webinar to learn about Castor Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ MIT-focused venture capital fund, and meet the investment team responsible for building the portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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July 23rd 2024
Innovate, Operate, Prosper: The Superpowers of Female Founders. A Conversation with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin
Watch an on-demand presentation as Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund welcomes CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and author of When Women Lead, Julia Boorstin, to our webinar series.
by Alumni Ventures
May 22, 2024
Beyond the Horizon: Investing in the Next Frontier of the Space Economy
The space economy, once a stage for Cold War rivalry and scientific curiosity, now stands as a significant arena for opportunity, innovation, and exploration. As we transition from historical milestones to cutting-edge advancements, the narrative extends beyond reaching new heights to understanding the strategic significance and economic potential of space. With the industry poised to exceed trillions in market value, the stakes for investors, nations, and humanity are immense.
by Drew Wandzilak
May 22, 2024
3 min read
VC Masterclass: The Art of Evaluating a Deal — Part 2
In the second part of our Masterclass on The Art of Evaluating a Deal, we evaluate the lead investor in a venture round. In VC, a select group of firms consistently outperforms market indices — so as a value-add co-investor, we’re looking to invest alongside those leaders. Our checklist includes the firm’s quality, the lead partner’s sector, stage experience, and their conviction. We use a case study to bring the example to life and discuss the challenges in separating a firm’s performance from a lead partner’s.
by Mark D. Edwards
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Backs Dune Security to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
MANCHESTER, NH, MAY 22, 2024 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a recent investor in Dune Security. The company’s AI-driven platform identifies companies’ highest-risk employees at their points of weakness and automatically remediates with contextualized testing and training. AV invested alongside Craft Ventures, Sky Dayton, Antler, Firestreak Ventures, and Sequoia’s Scout Fund in Dune’s $2 million pre-seed round.
by Alumni Ventures
May 22, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Supports Multitude Insights in Transforming Law Enforcement
MANCHESTER, NH, MAY 22, 2024 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a recent investor in Multitude Insights, a groundbreaking company redefining public safety technologies. AV invested alongside NEC X, a Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio backed by global IT leader NEC.
by Alumni Ventures
May 21, 2024
1 min read
AVTV: KetoNatural
At KetoNatural, we have learned that with increasing cases of obesity, cancer, osteoarthritis, diabetes, and other chronic diseases in pet populations, our pets have literally never been less healthy. That’s why it’s our mission to be the most progressive and altruistic pet food company in the world.
by Alumni Ventures
May 21, 2024
2 min read
Episode #6: You’re The Weak Link
In the sixth episode of The Tech Optimist podcast, the AV team delves into the dynamic intersection of technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Mike Collins interviews David DellaPelle, Co-founder and CEO of Dune Security, a groundbreaking company leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity by addressing human error. AV Partner Pete Mathias explores Multitude Insights with its co-founder Matthew White. Finally, Mike and AV Senior Associate Drew Wandzilak discuss all things space: what’s interesting, what’s investable, and where we are headed.
by Alumni Ventures
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June 26th 2024
Masterclass Live! See How We Evaluate Startups for Our Women's Fund
In this session, you can discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our investment team uses to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this through Alumni Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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