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June 15, 2026
Why Private, Why Now
If you built your portfolio around public stocks, you’re not doing anything wrong. Public markets are still essential. But there’s a good chance you’re missing a significant portion of where wealth is being created today. That’s not a pitch. It’s a structural change that’s been unfolding for 25 years — and the SpaceX IPO is the most recent, high-profile reminder of how far along it already is.
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 Webinar - July 29th 2026
VC 301: Venture Capital Insights
Join Rob Adams, Executive Partner at Alumni Ventures, and Hilary Ncala, EVP Investor Relations, for a deep look inside how venture capitalists actually evaluate a deal — the scorecards, signals, and screens that turn 500+ monthly opportunities into a small handful of investments worth backing.
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 Webinar - July 15th 2026
VC 201: Venture Capital Insights
Join Rob Adams, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, and Hilary Ncala for a deeper dive into how venture capital actually works — built for investors who already understand the basics and want a sharper view of what drives returns, risk, and access in the asset class.
by Alumni Ventures
June 3, 2026
Analyzing Venture Deals - Assessing Company Execution
This lesson explores how venture investors assess founders, leadership, and teams. You’ll learn how investors evaluate founder-market fit, leadership capabilities, team dynamics, and the qualities that indicate a management team can successfully execute and create long-term value.
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 Webinar - July 9th 2026
VC 101: Venture Capital Fundamentals
Join the Alumni Ventures team as they break down the fundamentals of venture capital from the ground up — because understanding how VC actually works is the first step to deciding whether it belongs in your portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
May 11, 2026
Mike’s 100 Venture Capital Greatest Hits
You asked for it. This is my venture reading list — the books, essays, letters, memos, and company stories I keep returning to, organized as a practical learning path rather than a “best-of” pile.
by Michael Collins
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