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 Webinar - May 5th 2026
The Next Financial System Is Being Built Right Now: How Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Marketplaces Are Converging
Jack Statza, Partner, and Bryan Liu, Principal of Alumni Ventures’ Blockchain, Digital Assets & Marketplaces Fund, explored how the convergence of blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and next-generation marketplaces is reshaping the global financial system — and where the most compelling venture opportunities are forming right now.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - May 5th 2026
Arbor Street Ventures Introduction: How to Diversify Your Portfolio
Mike Peri, Partner, and Keaton Nankivil, Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures’ Arbor Street Ventures, walked through how University of Michigan alumni can access venture capital — and why portfolio diversification into private markets has never been more relevant for accredited investors.
by Alumni Ventures
March 24, 2026
Is Venture Capital Right for You? Finding Your Why & Getting Fluent
Venture capital is an asset class often associated with institutions, but increasingly accessible to individual investors. In this lesson, we explore why investors consider venture capital and how to determine if it fits your goals, interests, and overall portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
March 24, 2026
How Venture Capital Funds Work
Venture capital has become an essential part of how innovative companies are built and scaled — but how the funds behind these investments actually work is often less understood. In this lesson, we introduce the structure and mechanics of venture capital funds to help you better understand how the asset class operates.
by Alumni Ventures
March 24, 2026
Building a Venture Portfolio
Venture capital is a high-risk asset class where a small number of successful investments drive the majority of returns. This lesson introduces how diversification plays a critical role in venture portfolio construction.
by Alumni Ventures
March 24, 2026
Key Differences Between Venture Capital and Private Equity
Many investors hear “venture capital” and “private equity” used interchangeably — but the reality is they’re very different. This lesson breaks down how each asset class works, what kinds of companies they invest in, and how they aim to generate returns — giving you the context you need to understand venture capital and evaluate its role in your portfolio
by Alumni Ventures
March 24, 2026
The Role of Venture Capital in a Modern Portfolio
Venture capital has evolved from a niche asset class into an important part of sophisticated portfolios. This lesson provides an overview of venture capital — how it works, key pros, cons, and considerations, and why it might belong in an investor’s portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 30th 2026
The Rise of Physical AI: How Intelligent Machines Are Reshaping the Real World
Alumni Ventures hosted a live Founder Roundtable with Managing Partner Ron Levin and Senior Associate Jason Bird, joined by Rajesh Iyengar (CEO of Lincode), Daniel Pelaez (Co-Founder & CEO of Cyvl), and Cole Ashman (Founder & CEO of Pila), exploring how AI is moving beyond software to power real-world machines, infrastructure, and industries.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 28th 2026
Masterclass Live! How We Evaluate a Venture Deal
Laura Rippy, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund, alongside Senior Partners, Principals, and Associates from the full investment team — Meera Oak, Sophia Zhao, Stacey Tsai, Charlotte Jenkins, and Evy Chen — led an exclusive masterclass on how Alumni Ventures identifies, evaluates, and backs the most compelling female-founded companies in venture today.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 28th 2026
Inside a Modern Venture Portfolio: How to Diversify in Venture Capital
Alumni Ventures Managing Partner David Shapiro led an inside look at how modern venture portfolios are built and what it takes to diversify effectively in venture capital.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 23rd 2026
The Cal Effect: Why Investors Should Chase UC Berkeley Access
Join Alumni Ventures’ Matt Caspari and Sallie Jian for an exclusive look inside “The Cal Effect” — why UC Berkeley has become the #1 global university for venture-backed startups and what that means for investors.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 23rd 2026
The Cal Effect: Why Investors Should Chase UC Berkeley Access
Alumni Ventures’ Matt Caspari and Sallie Jian led an exclusive look inside “The Cal Effect” — why UC Berkeley has become the #1 global university for venture-backed startups and what that means for investors.
by Alumni Ventures

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