Webinar
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.
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In this engaging session, we’ll dive deep into the latest market trends and explore the intricacies of various financial topics through Kyla’s unique lens. Known for her fresh take on economics and ability to make complex concepts accessible, Kyla will share her insights and thoughts on where things are headed.
We’ll also focus on Kyla’s groundbreaking book, In This Economy?, an illustrated guide to the mad math and terrible terminology of economics, from one of the internet’s favorite financial educators.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this webinar promises to offer valuable perspectives on navigating today’s economic landscape. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of Gen Z’s most influential economists, whose insights resonate with all generations!
“Few people can communicate how the economy actually works better than Kyla Scanlon.”
—Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money
Why you should Watch:
- HomeExpert Insights: Learn from Kyla Scanlon’s analysis of current market dynamics and trends.
- HomeInteractive Discussion: Engage in a thought-provoking Q&A session where you can send in your burning questions.
- HomeNetworking Opportunity: Connect with like-minded individuals and industry professionals passionate about topics like the economy, investing, and venture capital.
About your presenters
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is the CEO of Alumni Ventures and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kyla Scanlon is the founder of a financial education company and a creator. She writes a weekly newsletter, makes YouTube videos, hosts the “Let’s Appreciate” podcast, and posts almost daily short-form videos about the economy and markets. She majored in finance, economics, and data analytics. Upon graduation, she was a CAP Associate at Capital Group. She then joined an education startup to spin out their investment education arm before starting her own company. She is currently writing an introductory book on economics and the Federal Reserve. She has worked with Bloomberg, New York Magazine, the Financial Times, New York Magazine, and the New York Times, as well as many other major publications. Her main goal is to conduct a human-centric economic analysis to help connect the dots between what is happening and why it is happening.