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December 16, 2024
2 min read
Episode #85: Meet the Startup Turning Employee Departures Into Brand-Building Opportunities
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins interviews Andy Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder of the Chicago-based startup When. The company focuses on transforming employee offboarding by offering solutions like health insurance alternatives, 401k rollovers, and career resources to turn transitions into strategic advantages. Andy discusses how personal experiences shaped the company’s mission to create meaningful last impressions and address trends in workforce turnover and employee needs.
by Alumni Ventures
December 12, 2024
9 min read
Why Top VCs Are Quietly Investing in These Emerging Sectors
While the world focuses on headline-grabbing developments in AI, a more subtle realignment occurs among perceptive venture capitalists.
by Michael Collins
December 12, 2024
2 min read
Episode #84: Three Breakthroughs: AlphaFold 3
Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy discuss three transformative AI advancements, including AI scaling debates, AlphaFold 3’s impact on molecular biology, and the development of AI agents that could revolutionize productivity and trust.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 16th 2025
Eyes on the Horizon: Navigating Venture Capital in 2025
Join us for “Eyes on the Horizon: Navigating Venture Capital in 2025,” a webinar presented by Spike Ventures. In this session, we’ll share our perspective on the shifting venture capital landscape, highlighting trends, opportunities, and strategies for the year ahead.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 6th 2025
No Humans Needed
The age of human-light startups has arrived, driven by advanced AI, robotics, and innovative organizational design. These businesses are reimagining industries by reducing or eliminating the need for human labor, unlocking new levels of efficiency, scalability, and performance.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 21st 2025
The Agents are Coming
AI agents are here to revolutionize the way we work and live, driving innovation across industries like sales, education, HR, and customer service.
by Alumni Ventures
December 10, 2024
2 min read
Episode #83: Introducing Two: The Fintech Making B2B Purchases As Easy as B2C
In this episode of The Tech Optimist, Laura Rippy interviews Andreas Mjelde, CEO and Co-Founder of Two, a FinTech platform transforming B2B commerce with instant trade credit, fraud detection, and streamlined payments. Andreas discusses Two’s innovative solutions and its success in industries like food service and automotive, while outlining the vision to revolutionize net terms payments globally.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 30th 2025
Blue Ivy Ventures Performance Update
Watch a live presentation hosted by Blue Ivy Ventures Managing Partner, David Shapiro, to learn about Blue Ivy Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Yale-focused venture capital fund. David will spotlight the funds’ performance, review the portfolio, and share exciting news about the fund.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 22nd 2025
Spotlighting Founders With a UT Connection
Watch an on demand presentation about Congress Avenue Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for UT alumni and friends of the community. Managing Partner Rob Adams leads the discussion, which highlights Congress Avenue Venture’s portfolio companies with a connection to UT and its vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 14th 2025
Meet the CEO of a recent investment: Global Predictions bringing AI to individual wealth management
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Alexander Harmsen, CEO of Global Predictions, a groundbreaking company leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize individual wealth management.
by Alumni Ventures
December 9, 2024
2 min read
Episode #82: Meet the Startup Innovating Naval Operations with Uncrewed AI-Driven Ships
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI, discusses the company’s groundbreaking work with autonomous Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and its role in revolutionizing maritime operations. He shares his journey from Myanmar refugee to tech leader, and highlights HavocAI’s involvement in the Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative and its mission to provide scalable, cost-effective solutions for both defense and commercial sectors.
by Ryan Musto
December 6, 2024
2 min read
Episode #81: Three Breakthroughs: AI and Careers for College Grads
Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy explore how AI is reshaping careers, the impact of GLP-1 drugs on obesity and diabetes, and how technology, particularly podcasts, is transforming political engagement and strategy.
by Alumni Ventures
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