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October 4, 2024
2 min read
Episode #59: Meet the Startup Gamifying Your Training Gains
In this episode of The Tech Optimist, host Mike Collins interviews Troy Jones Jr., co-founder and CEO of StatusPRO, about their groundbreaking VR football game, NFL Pro Era. Troy discusses how their advanced XR technology is reshaping the sports gaming landscape, enhancing fan engagement and athlete training, while highlighting key partnerships with major investors and platforms.
by Alumni Ventures
October 3, 2024
4 min read
Cheat Code: AI’s Hidden Hand in Every Game You Play
AI is revolutionizing how games are developed, played, and monetized, driving the gaming industry’s evolution into a global powerhouse.
by Matt Jones
October 1, 2024
2 min read
Episode #58: Meet the Start-Up for Cat Ladies (and Guys)
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Greg Baker interviews Cecelia Carrera, founder and CEO of BistroCat, which offers the world’s first fully automated wet cat food feeder designed to enhance feline care through AI-driven personalization. Cecelia discusses the product’s benefits for cat health, her entrepreneurial journey, and future plans for expanding food options and integrating health-tracking features.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 29th 2024
8 Investing Ideas We Think Most Investors Are Missing
Ready to sharpen your investment strategy with cutting-edge insights into the future of technology? Join our exclusive AV Masterclass, 8 Investing Ideas We Think Most Investors Are Missing, and discover the emerging innovations reshaping the world—from space exploration to clean energy.
by Alumni Ventures
September 27, 2024
2 min read
Episode #57: Meet the Startup Revolutionizing A/B Testing With AI
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Brook Stroud interviews Asaf Yanai, Co-Founder and CEO of Alison.ai, discussing how the company is revolutionizing marketing with AI-driven creative analysis that replaces traditional A/B testing. The conversation covers Alison.ai’s innovative video content analysis, its effects on major brands, and insights into the future of marketing technology.
by Alumni Ventures
September 26, 2024
2 min read
Episode #56: Three Breakthroughs: OpenAI’s Latest Release
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, hosts Mike Collins and Mike Peri explore the integration of AI in pandemic prevention, advancements in ChatGPT with its latest model “Strawberry,” and the transformative potential of 6G technology. They discuss how AI can help detect early signs of pandemics, enhance vaccine development, and the significant impacts these innovations could have on global connectivity and everyday life.
by Alumni Ventures
September 25, 2024
Alumni Ventures’ Fall RIA Educational Series - Part 2: Lessons in Underwriting Venture Deals
In the second part of AV’s introductory VC series for the wealth management community, Head of Business Development Jack Barlow and Managing Partner Brian Keil will explore the fundamentals of evaluating and structuring venture capital deals, including key considerations in risk assessment, valuation methods, and investment strategies to identify high-potential startups.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 16th 2024
Alumni Ventures’ Fall RIA Educational Series
Part 1: Exploring the Benefits of Venture In Wealth Management Portfolios In the first part of AV’s introductory VC series for the wealth management community, Head of Business Development Jack Barlow and Managing Partner David Shapiro will explore how wealth managers can benefit from incorporating venture capital in client portfolios.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 9th 2024
5 Deep Tech Trends We Think Most Investors Are Missing, An AV Masterclass
Ready to sharpen your investment strategy with cutting-edge insights into the future of technology? Join our exclusive AV Masterclass, 5 Deep Tech Trends Investors Are Missing, and discover the emerging innovations reshaping the world—from space exploration to clean energy.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 10th 2024
Economics Unfiltered: Markets, Trends and VC with Influential Economist Kyla Scanlon
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins in conversation with the dynamic economist Kyla Scanlon.
by Alumni Ventures
September 24, 2024
2 min read
Episode #55: Blue Flame Thinkers: Kyla Scanlon
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, CEO Mike Collins sits down with Kyla Scanlon, founder of the financial education company Bread, as they discuss her journey to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging. The episode explores Kyla’s insights into financial education and her influential social media presence, highlighting her efforts to redefine the economic landscape for a new generation.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 14th 2024
VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For
Ever wondered how venture capitalists spot the next big thing? Join us for VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For, an exclusive AV Masterclass that delves into the minds of top VCs as they hunt for the next Apple, Facebook, or Airbnb.
by Alumni Ventures
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