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VC University: Building a Smarter Venture Portfolio: Insights from the Pros

Join Alumni Ventures CEO and Founder Mike Collins for a strategic session on how to construct a high-performing venture capital portfolio in today’s dynamic market.

This webinar will explore the foundational principles behind venture investing, the impact of portfolio construction on long-term returns, and key lessons drawn from investing across thousands of startups. Mike will share insights from Alumni Ventures’ extensive experience deploying capital into high-conviction venture opportunities.

Whether you’re a new investor or looking to sharpen your approach, this conversation will offer practical frameworks to help you make smarter decisions in venture. Gain a deeper understanding of venture economics, portfolio theory, and AV’s investment methodology in this candid and educational session. Reserve your spot today to learn how to build a smarter venture portfolio from one of the industry’s leading practitioners.

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    Learn the key components of building a balanced and diversified venture portfolio
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    Hear real-world lessons from Alumni Ventures’ investment track record across 1,400+ startups
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    Understand how professional investors evaluate risk, return, and timing in private markets

Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.

About your presenter

Michael Collins
Michael Collins

CEO, Alumni Ventures

Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is the CEO of Alumni Ventures and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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