Blockchain & Fintech Fund

One of a venture capitalist’s key jobs is analyzing the size of opportunities. As the Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, one of the most active venture capital firms globally, I’ve dedicated my career to dissecting market potentials, assessing technological innovations, and forecasting the growth trajectories of emerging assets.

I am a woman who has spent more than her fair share of time at Web3 conferences, afterparties, panels, and awkward networking demos. And, more often than not, I find myself as one of the rare unicorns in the room — the elusive “woman attendee.” Add to that, imagine walking into a room where the crypto bros immediately lock eyes… with each other. I’m practically a ghost.

Post the noise of memetokens and the drama of crypto company meltdowns making headlines, the hype bubble has finally popped. This has left a space where “irrational exuberance” has given way to a return of sense and sensibility. As the dust settles, the focus shifts from wild speculation to startups that are actually building sustainable innovations in Web3 — those with real value and not just flashy promises. Respected firms like McKinsey, BlackRock, and even Disney are recognizing the potential of this space, with reports and initiatives that underscore the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Now is the time to look beyond the headlines and see the opportunity in this evolving landscape, where the true builders are laying the foundations for the next era of the digital economy.