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December 27, 2024
Turning Sci-Fi Dreams Into Investment Opportunities
Imagine a world where self-healing materials restore infrastructure before it collapses, AI anticipates epidemics before they strike, and humanity thrives beyond Earth, fueled by limitless clean energy.
by Michael Collins
December 27, 2024
8 min read
How Synthetic Focus Groups (SFGs) Are Changing Entrepreneurship Forever
Synthetic Focus Groups (SFGs) use AI-driven simulations to quickly and affordably gather deep insights into customer needs and product-market fit, offering speed, scale, and real-time iteration far beyond traditional methods. By building detailed personas and using precise, clear inputs, startups can test marketing, pricing, and product strategies, while also ensuring ethical use to avoid bias and improve decision-making and collaboration.
by Michael Collins
December 27, 2024
8 min read
Thinking in Prompts: Six Ways AI Is Changing My Brain
Alumni Ventures CEO, Mike Collins, reflects on how integrating AI into his life and work has reshaped his thinking and productivity, from adopting a prompt-based mindset to relying on AI for decision-making and learning. While AI offers efficiency and precision, he recognizes the importance of balancing it with human creativity, empathy, and collaboration to avoid over-reliance on technology.
by Michael Collins
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January 29th 2025
Mike’s Five Predictions for 2025: Unlocking the Future of Venture Capital
As we approach the midpoint of the decade, the venture capital landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace. Join Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins as he shares his five predictions for 2025, offering unique insights into the forces shaping innovation and investment opportunities.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 12th 2025
Bitcoin’s Path to $1M: A VC’s Analysis
Join Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins as he unpacks Bitcoin’s potential to redefine the global store of value. Drawing on his extensive expertise as the leader of one of the most active venture capital firms in the world, Mike will use Disruption Theory to explore why Bitcoin may have a path to reaching $1 million per coin.
by Alumni Ventures
December 24, 2024
1 min read
First Investments in the Women's Fund: Kalder
Meet Gökçe Güven, the trailblazing CEO of Kalder, a cutting-edge platform redefining how brands and consumers connect through decentralized loyalty and engagement. As an exciting portfolio company of Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund 1, Kalder is pioneering a new era of customer experiences powered by blockchain technology. In this video, we’ll dive into Gökçe’s visionary leadership, the innovative solutions Kalder brings to the market, and its potential to reshape the future of brand-consumer relationships. Discover how this investment highlights the importance of supporting women-led ventures driving transformative change.
by Shivani Singh
December 24, 2024
1 min read
First Investments in the Women's Fund: GC Therapeutics
Meet Parastoo Khoshakhlagh, the pioneering CEO of GC Therapeutics, a biotech innovator leveraging synthetic biology and AI to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies. As a remarkable portfolio company of Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund 1, GC Therapeutics is transforming the future of healthcare and medicine. In this video, we’ll explore Parastoo’s groundbreaking vision, the science behind GC Therapeutics, and how her leadership is advancing the frontiers of biotechnology. Discover how this investment exemplifies the power of supporting women-led ventures pushing boundaries in healthcare innovation.
by Shivani Singh
December 24, 2024
1 min read
First Investments in the Women's Fund: Quotient
Introducing Lizzie Matusov, the dynamic CEO of Quotient, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the future of employee learning and development. As a standout portfolio company of Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund 1, Quotient is transforming the way organizations empower their teams through personalized, scalable solutions. In this video, we’ll dive into Lizzie’s inspiring journey, the vision behind Quotient, and how her leadership is shaping the future of workplace innovation. Learn how this impactful investment highlights the importance of backing women-led ventures driving meaningful change.
by Meera Oak
December 24, 2024
1 min read
First Investments in the Women's Fund: Bluesky
Meet Jay Graber, the visionary founder of Bluesky, a groundbreaking social media platform designed to create a more decentralized, user-first internet. Bluesky, an innovative portfolio company of Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund 1, is shaping the future of online communities and engagement. In this video, we’ll explore Jay’s journey, the inspiration behind Bluesky, and the impact of this transformative platform. Discover how this bold investment exemplifies the power of supporting women-led ventures in the tech industry.
by Laura Bordewieck Rippy
December 20, 2024
2 min read
Episode #86:Meet the Startup Redefining Blockchain Speed and Decentralization
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, co-founder Alan Orwick discusses Quai Network’s innovative approach to blockchain scalability and decentralization. Using a unique proof-of-entropy consensus mechanism and a three-by-three hierarchical chain structure, Quai achieves 50,000 transactions per second, addressing the blockchain “trilemma” of scalability, security, and decentralization. With $15 million in funding, Quai is also introducing an energy-based stablecoin, pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and digital currency.
by Alumni Ventures
December 18, 2024
10 min read
The Next Big Thing In AI: Where VCs Are Looking Now
Explore the frontier of artificial intelligence with insights from Alumni Ventures’ Founder and CEO. This blog highlights emerging AI trends, including breakthroughs in healthcare, strategic niche adoption, indispensable integrations, and innovative business models. Discover where venture capitalists are investing and how visionary investors can help shape the next era of AI.
by Michael Collins
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February 4th 2025
Women in Web3: The Intersection of Fintech & Blockchain
Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the transformative impact of blockchain technology on the Fintech landscape. The year 2024 marks a pivotal moment for global blockchain regulation, as the cryptocurrency industry’s regulatory framework undergoes significant enhancements and crypto assets continue their integration into the mainstream financial system.
by Alumni Ventures
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