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February 6th 2025
Opportunity Knocks: Final call to Invest in Spike Ventures
The deadline for Spike Ventures Fund 8 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner, Todd McIntyre, gives an overview of Spike Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 13th 2025
Chestnut Street Ventures Last Call
The deadline for Chestnut Street Ventures Fund 8 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner, Brian Keil, and Partner, Jonathan Meltzer, gives an overview of Chestnut Street Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 5th 2025
Congress Avenue Ventures Final Call
The deadline for Congress Avenue Ventures Fund 6 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner Rob Adams gives an overview of Congress Avenue Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 18th 2025
Masterclass: How Towerview Ventures Evaluates a Deal
Join our presentation to learn about Towerview Ventures. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Managing Partner Greg Baker.
by Alumni Ventures
January 15, 2025
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Episode #87: Meet the Startup Changing How We Authenticate Everything
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Chad Gerstensang, co-founder and CEO of UNIXi, discusses how the company is revolutionizing cybersecurity. UNIXi offers integration-free technology for universal single sign-on (SSO) to protect enterprises from social engineering attacks like phishing and credential theft. The company fills critical gaps in identity and access management, helping businesses securely manage applications, especially in industries like healthcare and finance.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 11th 2025
Welcome to the Bespoke Economy
Join us for an enlightening session with Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins as we explore the emergence of the bespoke economy amidst the rise of AI and automation.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 29th 2025
Welcome to the Bespoke Economy
Join us for an enlightening session with Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins as we explore the emergence of the bespoke economy amidst the rise of AI and automation.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 30th 2025
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: A $1 Trillion Opportunity in the Tech War with China
The race to dominate nuclear technology is more than just a competition; it’s a pivotal moment for America’s energy independence, national security, and technological leadership. Join me for an in-depth discussion on the $1.1 trillion nuclear market opportunity and how advancements like Small Modular Reactors and AI-enhanced systems are fueling a nuclear renaissance.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 28th 2025
Turning Sci-Fi Dreams Into Investment Opportunities
Join Mike Collins, Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, for a fascinating exploration of how science fiction is shaping today’s investment landscape. With a career spanning decades in venture capital and a passion for connecting innovation with opportunity, Mike will share insights into the transformative technologies driving tomorrow’s economy.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 13th 2025
Investing in the Sheconomy: The Power of Female-Founded Startups
Venture into the world of untapped potential with Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund team as we explore the powerful impact of female founders and leaders in the startup ecosystem. This webinar aims to shed light on the often underestimated opportunities in investing in women-led startups.
by Alumni Ventures
January 8, 2025
11 min read
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: A $1 Trillion Opportunity in the Tech War with China
The growing demand for AI technologies is pushing the need for more sustainable and reliable energy sources, with nuclear power emerging as a crucial solution for both energy and national security. With a projected $1.1 trillion market by 2035 and significant advancements in nuclear technology, such as small modular reactors and AI-enhanced systems, the U.S. is poised to lead a nuclear renaissance, benefiting from robust R&D infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strong government support.
by Drew Wandzilak
January 7, 2025
6 min read
From Brawns to Brains: How Groq’s Inference Capabilities Are Leading the AI Revolution
The age-old adage of “bigger is better” is being challenged in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). For years, AI labs have relied on scaling laws—feeding massive datasets into ever-larger models—to drive breakthroughs. However, diminishing returns and escalating costs have prompted a paradigm shift. Enter test-time compute, a technique allowing AI systems to think more deeply at the point of inference. This is where Groq, a game-changing innovator in high-speed AI inference chips, steps into the spotlight. With its cutting-edge Language Processing Unit (LPU), Groq is not only keeping pace with these advances but redefining the rules of AI performance and efficiency.
by Luke Antal
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