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January 22, 2020 3 min read
3 Words, 57 Trillion Places
what3words has segmented the entire world into a grid of 57 trillion 10-foot squares and assigned each a unique three-word address.
by Alumni Ventures
January 22, 2020 3 min read
3 Words, 57 Trillion Places
what3words has segmented the entire world into a grid of 57 trillion 10-foot squares and assigned each a unique three-word address.
by Alumni Ventures
January 20, 2020 3 min read
Becoming a Value-Added Investor in Rhone
Rhone is a great example of the type of exciting, rapid-growth company AVG investors have the opportunity to own in their venture portfolio. This men’s premium performance apparel brand was founded in 2014 and has since grown triple digits annually with products in 350+ locations. A Yale alumni connection introduced AVG to Rhone founder, Nate Checketts; this introduction was instrumental in AVG gaining access to this deal for our investors.
by Alumni Ventures
January 20, 2020 3 min read
Becoming a Value-Added Investor in Rhone
Rhone is a great example of the type of exciting, rapid-growth company AVG investors have the opportunity to own in their venture portfolio. This men’s premium performance apparel brand was founded in 2014 and has since grown triple digits annually with products in 350+ locations. A Yale alumni connection introduced AVG to Rhone founder, Nate Checketts; this introduction was instrumental in AVG gaining access to this deal for our investors.
by Alumni Ventures
December 11, 2019 3 min read
Using Data Science to Create A Different Standard for Creditworthiness
After 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a policy change stating that social security numbers would no longer be issued to incoming foreign students.
by Alumni Ventures
December 11, 2019 3 min read
Using Data Science to Create A Different Standard for Creditworthiness
After 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a policy change stating that social security numbers would no longer be issued to incoming foreign students.
by Alumni Ventures
December 6, 2019 1 min read
Hitting Home Runs in Venture by Playing Early in the Game
Slack, Pinterest, Zoom, Lyft, Uber. Which ones would you have chosen to back at the venture stage — and which at IPO?
by Alexandra "Sasha" Jostrom-Reiser
December 6, 2019 1 min read
Hitting Home Runs in Venture by Playing Early in the Game
Slack, Pinterest, Zoom, Lyft, Uber. Which ones would you have chosen to back at the venture stage — and which at IPO?
by Alexandra "Sasha" Jostrom-Reiser
December 5, 2019 5 min read
Jonathan Meltzer Aims to Support Both The Global and Local Penn Ecosystems
As Principal at Chestnut Street Ventures, Jonathan is responsible for sourcing, conducting due diligence on, and executing venture capital investments.
by Alumni Ventures
December 5, 2019 5 min read
Jonathan Meltzer Aims to Support Both The Global and Local Penn Ecosystems
As Principal at Chestnut Street Ventures, Jonathan is responsible for sourcing, conducting due diligence on, and executing venture capital investments.
by Alumni Ventures
November 27, 2019 5 min read
Entrepreneur in the Spotlight: Future Proof Co-Founder and COO Aimy Steadman
The alcohol market is experiencing a sharp increase in demand for single-service packaged wine, hard seltzers, and high ABV flavored beverages.
by Alumni Ventures
November 27, 2019 5 min read
Entrepreneur in the Spotlight: Future Proof Co-Founder and COO Aimy Steadman
The alcohol market is experiencing a sharp increase in demand for single-service packaged wine, hard seltzers, and high ABV flavored beverages.
by Alumni Ventures

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