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October 14, 2024
9 min read
The Bespoke Economy: Redefining Innovation with Human-Centric Ventures
The rise of AI and automation is transforming industries at a rapid pace, but a counter-trend is quietly emerging: the Bespoke Economy. This blog explores how successful ventures can combine technology with a human touch to thrive in this growing market, creating opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors.
by Naren Ramaswamy
October 14, 2024
3 min read
Gut Instincts: Probiotics and the Future of Wellness
What started with the discovery of the vital link between gut health and overall wellness has grown into a booming, multi-billion-dollar industry, transforming the way we approach health and nutrition.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 7th 2024
Westwood Ventures Fund 5 - Deal Evaluation Masterclass
Join us for an on-demand webinar to learn about Westwood Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ UCLA-focused venture capital fund. 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.
by Alumni Ventures
October 11, 2024
2 min read
Episode #62: Three Breakthroughs: Warfare Goes High-Tech
Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy explore three pivotal technological advancements shaping our world in this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast. First, they dive into the evolving landscape of warfare, discussing the rise of cyber warfare, drone technology, and the growing influence of tech in defense strategies. Next, they tackle the democratization of AI as Alibaba releases 100 open-source models, making AI capabilities accessible worldwide and leveling the playing field for innovation. Lastly, they cover Meta’s latest AR technology — a futuristic prototype of smart glasses poised to redefine how we interact with digital and physical spaces. Tune in to discover how these breakthroughs could reshape industries and everyday life, reinforcing the role of technology as a transformative and empowering force.
by Alumni Ventures
October 10, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Earth Funeral’s Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Solution
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Earth Funeral. The company is redefining end-of-life care with its groundbreaking soil transformation service. AV is one of several established VCs in Earth Funeral’s investor syndicate, including Construct Capital — co-founded by former NEA Partner Dayna Grayson.
by Alumni Ventures
October 10, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Alison.ai to Revolutionize Creative Marketing
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Alison.ai. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Alison.ai provides companies with actionable insights to optimize their creative workflows, saving time, money, and significantly boosting performance. AV is part of the company’s impressive investor syndicate, including other established VC firms like Andreessen Horowitz.
by Alumni Ventures
October 10, 2024
2 min read
Episode #61: Meet the Venture Reinventing Aircraft Engines
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Drew Wandzilak interviews Ian Brooke, Founder and CEO of Astro Mechanica, about their innovative turbo-electric adaptive engine designed to revolutionize supersonic flight. Ian discusses how this technology aims to make supersonic travel more affordable and efficient, potentially transforming both commercial and defense aviation while promoting sustainable global connectivity.
by Alumni Ventures
October 8, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Sahara to Advance Decentralized AI
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is pleased to announce our continued support of Sahara AI. With its unique combination of AI and blockchain technology, Sahara AI is pioneering a new era of AI ownership, privacy, and provenance, empowering users to control and monetize their AI assets, including proprietary data, models, and agents. AV recently invested in the company’s $43 million round alongside Pantera Capital, Binance Labs, Polychain Capital, Samsung NEXT, and several other established investors.
by Alumni Ventures
October 8, 2024
2 min read
What's the most influential piece of content that has helped you as a founder?
Tune in as we sit down with three visionary founders: Meg Reiss, Founder and CEO of SolidIntel; Anthony Tassone, Co-founder and CEO of Truleo; and Janna Wanzdilak, CEO & Co-Founder at Bundle. In this episode, they open up about the most influential piece of content that has shaped their journeys as entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned CEO, their insights and stories will surely motivate and guide you.
by Alumni Ventures
October 8, 2024
2 min read
Episode #60: Meet the Start-up Focused on Microbe-tech
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Drew Wandzilak interviews Cheri Ackerman, co-founder and CEO of Concerto Biosciences, about their innovative approach to leveraging microbes for health and agriculture. Cheri discusses their kChip technology, which tests microbial combinations for effective ecosystems, and highlights their clinical trials aimed at conditions like eczema, underscoring Concerto’s vision of transforming microbes from adversaries to valuable allies in biotechnology.
by Alumni Ventures
October 7, 2024
5 min read
Microchips, Macro Opportunities
The blog delves into the semiconductor industry’s evolving landscape, underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic’s highlighting of supply chain vulnerabilities and the surging global demand for microchips. With a market exceeding $500 billion, advancements in AI, 5G, and electric vehicles fuel this growth. Significant investments in domestic chip production, led by policy shifts and geopolitical realignments, aim to bolster national security and competitive edges. Startups are at the innovation forefront, while environmental and trade policies shape the industry’s future.
by Matt Caspari
October 7, 2024
14 min read
The 2030 Digital Economy
The Digital Economy represents a transformative shift in commerce and communication, leveraging technologies like AI, blockchain, and XR to redefine global economic landscapes by 2030. Innovations like generative AI are driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation across various sectors, while democratization of AI empowers non-technical users to create sophisticated solutions, accelerating collaboration and innovation.
by Adam Mastrelli
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