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May 29th 2024
Masterclass Live! The Art of Evaluating a Venture Deal
Join us for an on-demand episode of our “Masterclass Live!” Series with Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment teams use to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through our Foundation Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
April 8, 2024
8 min read
Ten "Year One" Tips From a Unicorn Founder
Reflecting on his initial year at TravelPerk, Ron Levin offers ten foundational tips for new founders. His advice encapsulates the essence of entrepreneurship: balancing vision with practical execution to create a scalable and successful venture.
by Ron Levin
April 4, 2024
1 min read
AVTV: Summer
Summer is the ultimate solution for vacation home buyers, offering data-driven assistance in finding, designing, and managing properties for optimal short-term rental performance.
by Alumni Ventures
April 2, 2024
10 min read
Where Are All The Female CTOs?
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the role of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) has never been more pivotal. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption and importance of agile solutions, catapulting CTOs to the forefront of organizational strategy.
by Meera Oak
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August 6th 2024
Mechanics of Investing in the AV US Strategic Tech Fund
Watch an on-demand webinar of the US Strategic Tech team explaining how to invest in the fund. The US Strategic Tech Fund is Alumni Ventures’ diversified fund focused on investing in technologies vital to the United States.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 28th 2024
The Mechanics of Investing in Yard Ventures
Join the Yard Ventures team for an exclusive webinar on how to invest in the fund. Yard Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ fund for Harvard alumni and friends of the community. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 21st 2024
An Introduction to Purple Arch Ventures
Watch our on-demand presentation about Purple Arch Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Northwestern alumni and friends of the community. The discussion was led by Managing Partner David Beazley and is open to all alumni and friends of Northwestern.
by Alumni Ventures
March 30, 2024
5 min read
Inclusive Ownership
The sports industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with new opportunities emerging for investors to participate in team ownership. Traditional barriers to entry, such as exorbitant costs, are being challenged, paving the way for a more inclusive ownership landscape. This trend is not only democratizing investment opportunities but also encouraging community engagement and diversity. In this blog, I’ll dive into the reasons for and the opportunities resulting from this change.
by Greg Baker
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April 16th 2024
Fund Introduction & Portfolio Update: Stadium Avenue, Comm Ave, and Yoshino Ventures
Watch our on-demand webinar on three of Alumni Ventures’ funds: Stadium Avenue Ventures, Yoshino Ventures, and Comm Ave Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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June 11th 2024
Deal Evaluation presented by Lakeshore Ventures and Purple Arch Ventures
Join us for this past webinar to learn about Purple Arch Ventures and Lakeshore Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Northwestern-focused and UChicago-focused venture capital funds. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
March 28, 2024
1 min read
AVTV: Scoop
Scoop, led by CEO Rob Sadow, offers a solution to the challenges of hybrid work, enabling seamless coordination of workspace and meeting efficiency through integration with platforms like Slack and Google Calendar. Their product-led approach emphasizes user feedback to continually enhance the hybrid work experience, aiming to make it more effective and flexible globally.
by Alumni Ventures
March 26, 2024
10 min read
Atomic Opportunities
Imagine powering an entire city with a lump of material small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. This is not science fiction but the reality of nuclear fission—where splitting a single atom releases immense energy. This principle has the potential to revolutionize our energy systems, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to fossil fuels. But what does the journey of nuclear energy from theory to global energy source look like, and what does its future hold?
by Drew Wandzilak
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