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May 28th 2025
The New PayPal Mafias: Investing in AI’s Next Great Family Trees
Join Alumni Ventures Partner Meera Oak for an exclusive webinar exploring the rise of interconnected AI startup networks—today’s answer to the original PayPal Mafia.
by Alumni Ventures
April 30, 2025
Defying Darwin Night: What We Learned at the Frontier of Biotech and National Security
Alumni Ventures’ U.S. Strategic Tech Fund exists to back the builders and technologies shaping America’s future security and competitiveness. Biotechnology is no longer confined to medicine — it’s becoming infrastructure. It’s reshaping national defense, industrial resiliency, and human performance. That’s why we hosted Defying Darwin Night in San Francisco: to gather founders, operators, and national security leaders at the bleeding edge of this transformation.
by Drew Wandzilak
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May 22nd 2025
Navigating the VC Frontier: Insights from Founders, Operators & Investors
Join Yoshino Ventures Managing Partner Ray Wu alongside a dynamic panel of experts—Luke Kim, Founder & CEO of Spice AI; Elizabeth Scallon, Director of Incubation Enablement at HP, co-founder of Find Ventures, and professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Washington; and Brian Lee Minho, a veteran technology investor and operator with two decades of experience—for a candid conversation on the evolving venture capital landscape.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 21st 2025
VC Playbook: Health & Wellness Is the New Tech Boom — Here’s Why
Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Mike Peri for an exclusive webinar exploring the explosive growth of health and wellness technology and its emergence as a dominant force in venture capital.
by Alumni Ventures
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June 17th 2025
Masterclass: Inside the Deal—Why We Said Yes to Bluesky
Bluesky is redefining social media with its decentralized platform, offering users control over their online experience.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 20th 2025
Masterclass: Inside the Deal—Why We Said Yes to Oura
Oura is redefining personal health tracking with its sleek smart ring, offering insights into sleep, activity, and overall wellness.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 20th 2025
The New Cold War: Why Biotech Is National Defense
Join Alumni Ventures’ Drew Wandzilak for a compelling discussion on why biotech is emerging as a critical pillar of national defense in today’s global landscape.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 20th 2025
Yard Ventures Portfolio Update
Join Alumni Ventures’ Laura Rippy, Drew Wandzilak, Pete Mathias, Shivani Singh, and Stacey Tsai for an exclusive update on the Yard Ventures portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 8th 2025
AI Is Coming to Medicine
Join Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins for a timely webinar exploring how AI is accelerating breakthroughs across healthcare and why savvy investors are paying attention. From predictive models and personalized care to drug development at lightning speed, this is your front-row seat to the AI-medical revolution.
by Alumni Ventures
April 24, 2025
Masterclass – Lessons From Great Unicorn Sports Investments
Sports are often seen as entertainment, but beneath the surface, they are driven by innovation and substantial financial returns. Billions of fans engage with sports, supporting an ecosystem of products, services, and investments that can yield massive rewards. This blog explores key segments of sports investments, highlighting successful ventures and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of the industry.
by David Beazley
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May 13th 2025
A VC's Playbook: How Time Arbitrage is an Investing Superpower
Join Alumni Ventures CEO and Founder Mike Collins for a deep dive into time arbitrage—one of the most powerful yet overlooked strategies in venture capital investing.
by Alumni Ventures
April 17, 2025
8 min read
The Next Frontier in Healthcare Innovation – From Weight Loss to Whole-Body Transformation
“The Zepbound trade” is shorthand for the GLP-1 seismic shift. What started as a targeted diabetes treatment has evolved into a profound therapeutic breakthrough. GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound aren’t just changing waistlines — they’re reshaping healthcare and creating a universe of opportunities for visionary investors.
by Michael Collins
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