Webinar
Blue Ivy Ventures Final Call
Alumni Ventures’ David Shapiro led a final opportunity for investors to learn about Blue Ivy Ventures before that year’s fund closed.
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In this session, David provided a clear overview of Blue Ivy Ventures’ investment thesis, sourcing strategy, and how the fund is building a diverse portfolio of high-growth startups connected to the Yale University alumni community. Attendees heard recent portfolio updates, emerging market trends, and how Blue Ivy Ventures positions investors to capture unique deal flow through privileged access to one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
The conversation covered key opportunities across sectors — from technology and healthcare to fintech and beyond — and what makes Blue Ivy Ventures’ university-focused approach a compelling advantage for venture investors. Attendees also learned about the fund’s approach to identifying and backing exceptional founders and category-defining companies emerging from the Yale network and broader innovation ecosystem.
Watch the recording to hear David’s insights and responses to investor questions from the live Q&A.
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Why Attend?
- HomeGet a comprehensive overview of Blue Ivy Ventures' investment strategy and unique access to Yale-connected deal flow
- HomeHear the latest updates on portfolio companies and emerging trends in the Yale alumni ecosystem
- HomeParticipate in a live Q&A with David Shapiro before the fund closes
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About your presenter
David has over 25 years of experience as an investor, adviser, and board member, with expertise across early- and late-stage venture capital. Before joining Blue Ivy, David was Senior VP of Corporate Development and Business Development for DataXu, a marketer-aligned data and analytics company. Prior to his time at DataXu, he was a Director with the global venture and private equity firm 3i, including board directorships with ten companies. He also worked in the private equity group at GE Asset Management, where he specialized in late-stage venture and growth capital opportunities. David received his BA in History from Yale in 1991 and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 2000.