Ron Levin’s new book explores 50 disruptive startups that say, “Yes!” — At Alumni Ventures, we believe the work of builders, makers, and creators will help the world take its next great leap forward. We also believe that many opportunities exist in spaces where underrepresented entrepreneurs are aiming to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. In his new book, Higher…

Enabling companies to autonomously launch AI solutions — Alumni Ventures portfolio company Layer presents an attractive AI software alternative for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Layer allows companies to easily deploy and manage cost-effective AI copilots — next-gen chatbots that serve as dynamic virtual assistants. …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s an epoch-defining technology shaping how we live, work, and interact. For most venture capital investors (VCs), the question isn’t whether to invest in AI but how to do it to maximize returns. At Alumni Ventures, we are one of the top…

Do you know the difference between private equity and venture capital? Private equity and venture capital are both alternative assets that can help accredited investors diversify their portfolios from public markets — with a few key differences. Join us as we break down the differences between the two! Differences Between VC & PE: The Power Law, and More One important…

By Mike Collins Compared to starting up, calling it quits is ten times harder in my book. But it’s something every entrepreneur needs to at least think about. Preferably not at 2:00 in the morning after multiple sleepless nights. Giving up is generally not part of the entrepreneurial DNA, but…

All belongings hold value. From homes to vehicles to furniture and collectibles, factors like age, wear and tear, upgrades, and demand can drastically change the valuation of these objects. …

The VC-focused career accelerator offers unique hands-on experience Alumni Venture’s Venture Fellow Program (VFP) is a unique career accelerator and experience offering a revolutionary on-ramp to a career in venture capital (VC). …

By Mike Collins You’d better believe that being an entrepreneur requires you not just to have found a compelling problem and plan to solve, but also be the pitch person to sell others on that vision. A winning pitch is a mix of information, inspiration, assurance, and persuasion. I’ve sat…

By Mike Collins As summer winds down, I wanted to share some of my reads and listens over the quarter. There’s a business economic bent to my list, but there’s also “meaning of life” stuff in there that puts money into perspective. …