Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, few could have predicted the wave of innovative new companies that would be built on top of its technology in the coming years. Uber, Airbnb, Instagram — all of these household names today leveraged the iPhone’s app ecosystem, GPS capabilities, camera, and internet connectivity to create services and experiences that were simply not possible before. In other words, the iPhone became an unprecedented platform technology for new startups, generating billions of dollars in investment returns for companies built on top of it.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the need for intuitive tools for developers that save time and streamline work is critical. One such innovative software solution is Tunnel. Let’s dive in.

Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund is a proud partner of the WomenTech Network’s 2024 global conference on April 23-25. This virtual conference will unite 100,000 women in tech from all over the world with a shared mission to create meaningful impact and positive change for the future of work and open collaboration.

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the gaming industry has ushered in a new era of possibilities. Beyond the realms of mere entertainment, AI is shaping the way we experience and interact with virtual worlds, echoing the visionary implications presented in the movie “Ready Player One.” The movie highlights the profound impact of immersive virtual reality on society, including themes of escapism, the blurring lines between digital and physical realities, and the intense power struggles over the control of virtual spaces.

The legal industry, traditionally viewed as conservative and risk averse, is currently undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative leap is largely driven by a select group of startups that have garnered significant attention and funding over the past year. These AI-focused legal startups are revolutionizing legal service delivery, legal practice, and business models in the sector.

Venture capital has historically only been accessible to large institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Since 2014, Alumni Ventures has democratized this high-potential asset class, raising more than $1.2 billion from 10,000+ accredited individuals. In this edition of VC 101, our executive team explains why we believe that individual investors should consider diversifying their portfolios with venture.

Our ongoing “Deep Dives” series delves into crucial facets of burgeoning VC sectors with our extensive network of investing experts. In this segment, Alim Giga, Partner at Spike Ventures, leads an exploration into the potential and risks of generative AI, particularly its exploitation in fraudulent activities such as deepfakes. Additionally, the session spotlights pioneering companies addressing AI fraud prevention, emphasizing generative AI’s dual role in boosting productivity and posing risks.