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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.

The original “PayPal Mafia” built iconic companies like LinkedIn, Palantir, SpaceX, and YouTube—proving how tight-knit founder networks drive lasting innovation. Today, similar AI-driven networks are emerging, fueling the next wave of transformative startups.

Tech Mafias Rise Again—This Time, AI

In this session, Meera will delve into how clusters of AI founders, often alumni of tech giants or previous successful ventures, are forming tight-knit ecosystems that drive innovation and attract significant venture capital. Discover how these modern “mafias” are shaping the future of AI and what it means for early-stage investors.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to venture capital, this webinar will provide valuable insights into identifying and investing in the next generation of AI leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a strategic perspective on the evolving AI startup landscape.​

Why Attend?

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    Network Dynamics: Understand how founder networks influence startup success and investment opportunities.
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    Investment Strategies: Learn how to identify promising AI startups within these emerging ecosystems.
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    Expert Insights: Gain perspectives from Meera Oak on navigating the AI venture capital frontier.​

Reserve your spot today to explore the future of AI investing. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.​

About your presenter

Meera Oak
Meera Oak

Partner, Seed Fund

Meera’s background includes strategic, financial, and operational experience from her time at Yale University, where she managed a $1B budget (of a $4B organization), led M&A transactions, and secured business development relationships with corporate partners. Most recently, she worked with early-stage venture funds and incubators like Create Venture Studio and Polymath Capital Partners and was responsible for launching business ventures and sourcing investments in enterprise SaaS, infrastructure, and ecommerce. Meera has a BA in Economics from Swarthmore College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

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