Webinar
Yard Ventures Last Call
Join Alumni Ventures’ Laura Rippy, Drew Wandzilak, Shivani Singh and Stacey Tsai for a final opportunity to learn more about Yard Ventures before the fund closes.
This session will provide an overview of the fund’s investment thesis, portfolio highlights, and how it connects Harvard alumni and supporters to cutting-edge startups. The team will also cover the fund’s approach to sourcing, evaluating, and investing in high-growth companies across diverse sectors.
Whether you’re considering an investment or simply want to understand the impact Yard Ventures is making, this webinar will offer valuable insight. You’ll also have the chance to hear directly from the team and ask questions about the fund. Reserve your spot today to learn how you can be part of Yard Ventures’ final close.
Why Attend?
- HomeLearn about Yard Ventures’ mission, portfolio, and investment strategy
- HomeUnderstand how Alumni Ventures curates diversified access to high-potential startups
- HomeAsk questions directly to the Managing Partners before the fund closes
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About your presenters
Laura Rippy is a Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures. She runs the Harvard-focused fund (The Yard Ventures), the Dartmouth-focused fund (Green D Ventures), the Women’s Fund at Alumni Ventures, and our US Strategic Tech fund. Alumni Ventures is “America’s Largest Venture Firm for Individuals” with $1.5B raised, and 1500 portfolio companies. AV is one of the top 3 most active venture capital firms globally, per Pitchbook 2018-24. Previously, Laura was a serial CEO, Chairman, Board Member, Advisor, and Executive in high-technology companies including Microsoft. Business Insider ranked Laura in the Best Early Stage Investors of 2024 and 2025. Laura Rippy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an AB in Government from Dartmouth College.
Drew has worked in high-growth industries as both an investor and operator, focusing on how people and technology interact within organizations. As a long-time investor with Alumni Ventures, he has worked across multiple funds and internal initiatives. He has worked on National and State level political campaigns, focusing on Small Business and Entrepreneurial policy. Drew holds a BS from Northwestern University in Education and Social Policy, specializing in Learning & Organizational Development. He also served as an Ambassador for Northwestern’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and was recognized in Chicago Inno’s 25 under 25.
Shivani worked at Alumni Ventures from July 2024 to September 2025. Shivani Singh’s investment experience spans a range of sectors, including enterprise software, defense tech, and healthcare, where she has invested across growth and early-stage opportunities. Previously, Shivani was a Senior Product Manager at Google, where she led key product initiatives across Google Cloud, Google Meet, and the Google Pixel teams, including the launch of Google Meet for Enterprise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shivani holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Stacey Tsai has over 15 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, she advised global families and executives on asset allocation and investment strategies. Stacey is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She received her MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and her MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. She was also a U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Singapore.