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Ring Ventures Community Newsletter — October 2022

Content at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and our Texas A&M community.

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IN THIS ISSUE: In the collections period for Ring’s 2022 Fund, Managing Partner Larry Warnock featured in Aggie Growth Hacks podcast, our Austin office grand opening party, portfolio company offer from Hitch, portfolio news, and more.

Still Time to Join Ring’s 2022 Fund!

Our team is helping investors finalize their paperwork, and we are taking final calls for a few open spots. Interested investors should create an account and log in to Ring’s data room to access all fund materials and make a commitment. If you have any investing questions, connect with us for a short 1×1 call.

Our investment minimum has been reduced to $25k for Ring Ventures and other Alumni Ventures Funds. Don’t miss out, deadline is soon. Learn More »

Who Wants to Invest in Jurassic Park?

Exciting news! I was recently interviewed by Aggie Growth Hacks, and the podcast is LIVE. I’m thrilled to be included in the series, alongside many entrepreneurs and great business minds I admire. Please check out the episode at aggiegrowthhacks.com. You can also find it on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or whenever podcast platform you use. 

Larry Warnock ’83, Managing Partner for Ring Ventures, will be covered in a story in the next issue (Oct/Nov) of The Texas Aggie Magazine (both print and on-line). Keep an eye out for it.

Austin Office Grand Opening

We were thrilled to welcome 100+ investors, founders, and community members into our new space in downtown Austin. Thanks to everyone who joined us! We look forward to hosting more events soon. If you’d like to learn more about Ring Ventures and how to join us as an investor, click here.

Portfolio Company Offer: Hitch

Going to or from College Station this fall? Hitch is an app (iOS, Android) for city-to-city shared and private car rides and an Official Transportation Partner of Texas A&M University. While Uber and Lyft serve short-distances, Hitch focuses on the longer-distance intercity routes, between 50 and 350 miles. Hitch riders, from students to CEO’s, no longer have to waste time driving themselves or using crowded buses, slow trains, or expensive regional flights. Use the promo code FALL30 for 30% off your first 4 rides on Hitch. Learn More »

Ring Portfolio Companies in the News

FOR CURRENT INVESTORS

Thinking of becoming an investor? Access Materials »

Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Venture Capital

Our latest eGuide discusses how you can use a self-directed IRA to fund your venture investments. Visit our Club portal to read the piece and other exclusive content from Managing Partner Larry Warnock and our team. Visit Club Portal »

What’s New at AV: Seeking Venture Fellows

Did you know many of our fellows land full-time jobs in VC or entrepreneurship? We are looking for Aggies interested in joining our free Venture Fellow Program, designed for early- to mid-career professionals looking to launch a career in VC. In addition to providing our fellows with hands-on investing experience, we seek to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups in VC, promoting gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in the industry. No VC experience is required. Now accepting applications for our January 2023 cohort through October 16, 2022. For details, eligibility requirements, and a link to our application, please visit our website. You can also email us for questions or to refer any qualified candidates. Learn More »

Other News from Alumni Ventures

AV Talent Referrals

Interested in joining a cutting-edge startup or know someone who might be? Our portfolio companies are growing and always looking for high-caliber talent. Check out their open positions on our job board. If you find a match, fill out this short form, and we will try to make a personal referral. Visit Job Board »

Contact [email protected] for additional information. To see additional risk factors and investment considerations, visit av-funds.com/disclosures.

Written by

Larry Warnock

Larry Warnock is a seasoned venture-backed tech executive with multiple exits via acquisition or IPO. After moving to Austin from Silicon Valley, Larry was a Venture Partner at AVLabs, the incubator fund of Austin Ventures. His career has allowed him to work with numerous VCs and companies across California, Colorado, and Texas. Austin is now his home with his wife of 35 years. Larry is a graduate of Texas A&M and is a frequent speaker at Texas A&M’s Mays School of Business.

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