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March 26, 2024
10 min read
Atomic Opportunities
Imagine powering an entire city with a lump of material small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. This is not science fiction but the reality of nuclear fission—where splitting a single atom releases immense energy. This principle has the potential to revolutionize our energy systems, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to fossil fuels. But what does the journey of nuclear energy from theory to global energy source look like, and what does its future hold?
by Drew Wandzilak
March 25, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Named a Top Performing Venture Capital Firm
MANCHESTER, NH, MARCH 26, 2024 — Alumni Ventures (AV) has been recognized by CB Insights as one of the top 20 performing North American venture firms in 2024. The market intelligence platform selected AV — among prestigious firms such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Khosla Ventures, and Accel — “based on portfolio strength and ability to predict future winners.”
by AV Communications Team
March 22, 2024
7 min read
The Intersection of Faith & Technology
The integration of AI into content creation and distribution revolutionizes engagement with media across education, entertainment, and spirituality, enabling innovative methods such as content repurposing, translation, virtual voice creation, spiritual guidance, music production, and linguistic development. This transformation extends into spirituality and religion, explored in “The Intersection of Faith & Technology,” eliciting both excitement and apprehension within faith communities.
by Edward Tsai
March 20, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Boosts Female-Led Startups With New Venture Fund
MANCHESTER, NH, MARCH 20, 2024 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, has unveiled a new Women’s Fund that builds on its robust legacy of supporting female entrepreneurs. Open to accredited investors at low minimums, the fund will provide a diversified portfolio of ~15-20 investments in companies founded or led by women.
by AV Communications Team
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May 3rd 2024
Insights from Elon Musk’s Starlink Success: 5 Practical Ways VCs Are Investing in the Race to Monetize Space
Are you fascinated by the prospects of commercializing space technology? Do you dream of investing in the future of space exploration? We cordially invite you to our highly anticipated webinar, “Insights from Elon Musk’s Starlink Success,” where you’ll gain invaluable insights into the exciting world of space investment.
by AV Communications Team
March 19, 2024
11 min read
Venture Capital Guide for RIAs
In the evolving investment landscape, venture capital (VC) stands out as a unique asset class, offering wealth managers and financial advisers an opportunity to further diversify their clients’ portfolios beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and the growing options for core alternative assets. Venture capital, known for fueling innovative startups and tech advancements, plays a critical role in driving economic growth. It’s distinct from standard market securities, focusing on startups with significant growth potential and balancing high risk with the potential for high rewards.
by Edward Tsai
March 19, 2024
1 min read
AVTV: Assembly
AVTV spotlights Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community. This episode features Assembly, a platform that revolutionizes the workplace.
by AV Communications Team
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May 20th 2024
The Math Behind Venture Capital with Bascom Ventures
Join us for an upcoming presentation about the math behind venture capital, led by Bascom Ventures’ Managing Partner Greg Baker. Bascom Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ Wisconsin-focused venture capital fund, and this webinar is open to all alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin. Register below today.
by AV Communications Team
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April 30th 2024
Where are All the Female CTO’s? Here They Are.
Join our exclusive webinar to hear directly from the groundbreaking female CTOs leading the tech charge in numerous sectors. Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation driving diversity and innovation in the tech industry.
by AV Communications Team
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April 18th 2024
An Introduction to the Foundation Fund
Join us for a live, 45-minute presentation about Alumni Ventures’ Foundation Fund. The discussion will be led by Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin. The webinar is open to all accredited investors. There will be time for open questions during the call. Register below today.
by AV Communications Team
March 15, 2024
7 min read
Apple Vision Pro & Augmented Reality
When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, few could have predicted the wave of innovative new companies that would be built on top of its technology in the coming years. Uber, Airbnb, Instagram — all of these household names today leveraged the iPhone’s app ecosystem, GPS capabilities, camera, and internet connectivity to create services and experiences that were simply not possible before. In other words, the iPhone became an unprecedented platform technology for new startups, generating billions of dollars in investment returns for companies built on top of it.
by Carl Choi
March 14, 2024
2 min read
From Frustration to Iteration
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the need for intuitive tools for developers that save time and streamline work is critical. One such innovative software solution is Tunnel. Let’s dive in.
by AV Communications Team
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