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July 10, 2024
2 min read
Episode #26: Chevron and the Startup Space, Bridge Gene Editing Breakthrough, AI Arms Race
Join the latest episode of the Tech Optimist, ‘Three Breakthroughs,’ as Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari delve into three significant developments reshaping technology and regulation. The session starts with discussing the implications of the Chevron ruling and its potential to reduce regulatory hurdles for startups, fostering greater innovation across industries. Next, they explore a groundbreaking gene editing technique called bridge editing, which could revolutionize medical therapies and agricultural practices with unprecedented precision. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the AI arms race, discussing the competitive push among global tech giants to advance AI technologies, which are rapidly becoming crucial tools in both business and personal contexts.
by Alumni Ventures
July 9, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in ShapeScale to Transform Personal Health with 3D Body Scanners
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in ShapeScale. The company has developed an AI-powered, photorealistic 3D body scanner to revolutionize how individuals track and understand changes in their body. Along with AV, ShapeScale has received investment and support from prominent accelerators and VC firms, including Y Combinator, StartX, Alsop Louie Partners, and the Rebel Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
July 9, 2024
2 min read
Episode #25: Squads of AI Agents Acting on Your Behalf
Join the Tech Optimist as Mike Collins delves into the cutting-edge world of AI with Ron Bodkin, Founder and CEO of ChainML (builder of Theoriq.AI). Explore how ChainML is revolutionizing the use of AI agents to perform tasks, potentially transforming how businesses operate autonomously and individuals manage daily activities. Ron shares insights on the decentralized approach to AI, which offers a compelling alternative to current models dominated by big tech companies. Tune in to hear how ChainML’s innovative strategies are reshaping industries, redefining career paths, and setting the stage for the next wave of AI integration across various sectors.
by Alumni Ventures
July 8, 2024
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Alumni Ventures Invests in Enact Systems to Accelerate Solar Adoption
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Enact Systems (Enact), a leader in solar and battery storage technology. Enact’s advanced, user-friendly platform is designed to streamline the customer journey from project design to implementation to performance tracking. AV invested in the company’s $11.5 million Series A led by Energy Growth Momentum, with participation from NB Ventures, Olympus Capital, and ARKA Venture Labs.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 15th 2024
Unleashing Web3 & AI: The Next Digital Revolution
Discover the future of technology at our exclusive webinar, “Unleashing Web3 & AI: The Next Digital Revolution,” hosted by Ray Wu, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures Blockchain & Fintech Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 14th 2024
Masterclass Live! How We Evaluate HealthTech Startups
Join us for an upcoming presentation hosted by Healthtech Fund Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in health tech startups just like this through the HealthTech Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 15th 2024
Westwood Ventures 2024 Midyear Industry Update
Join the Westwood Ventures team for a live, investor-only presentation on Westwood Ventures. During this presentation, we will be spotlighting the funds’ performance, reviewing the portfolio, and sharing exciting news for Fund 5. There will be time for open questions and discussion during the call.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 2024
2 min read
Episode #24: This Startup Is Making Your Daily Products Safer
Join Alumni Ventures’ Managing Partner Greg Baker on the Tech Optimist podcast as he chats with Charlie Silver, co-founder and CEO of Ruby Bio. Charlie shares how his company is redefining the chemical industry by replacing harmful petrochemicals with more sustainable alternatives. Ruby Bio uses a revolutionary platform to transform sugar into high-performance chemicals used in everyday products like detergents and shampoos. These innovations not only aim to enhance product quality but also significantly reduce environmental impact. Tune in to learn how Ruby Bio is paving the way for a cleaner, safer future, tackling some of the largest markets in the world with their sustainable solutions.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 14th 2024
Chestnut Street Ventures Presents: Venture Capital 101
Join us for a 45-minute Venture Capital 101 presentation covering key documents, stages, and the basic principles of venture capital investing. The presentation is open to all alumni and friends of Penn and will be led by Chestnut Street Ventures’ Managing Partners Brian Keil and Jonathan Meltzer.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 6th 2024
Yard Ventures Last Call
The deadline for Yard Ventures Fund 9 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Managing Partner, Laura Rippy, Partner, Pete Mathias and Associate, Drew Wandzilak to hear about some of the investments already made by Yard Ventures Fund 9 and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
July 3, 2024
3 min read
“Exceptional” Not “Exceptions”
Only 1% of US businesses earn venture capital backing. And only 2% of those companies have female-only founders. The female leaders of venture capital-backed companies are not only Exceptions – they are Exceptional.
by Laura Bordewieck Rippy
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July 29th 2024
Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz
Explore the forefront of tech innovation in our upcoming webinar, “Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz.”
by Alumni Ventures
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