In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, host Mike Collins and AV Senior Associate Drew Wandzilak discuss three significant tech breakthroughs, including advancements in drug discovery and AI. The second segment features an insightful interview with Itamar Benedy, Co-Founder & CEO of Anzu.io, where he talks about the future of in-game advertising. Finally, Steve Chen, Founder & CEO of NewRetirement, shares how his company uses AI to create comprehensive financial planning models, making retirement planning more accessible. Join us to explore these transformative technologies and hear from the innovators behind them.To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- AV Foundation Fund: www.av.vc/funds/foundationfund-- AV AI Fund: www.av.vc/funds/aifund -- AV Sports Fund: www.av.vc/funds/sports -- AV US Strategic Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/strategictech-- Anzu.io: www.anzu.io -- NewRetirement: www.newretirement.com -- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Drew Wandzilak - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/drewwandzilak-- Itamar Benedy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/itamarbenedy -- Steve Chen - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/secventures Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (04:08) - Three Breakthroughs (31:52) - Anzu.io (55:42) - NewRetirement (01:20:34) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

In this episode, AV CEO Mike Collins interviews David DellaPelle about his experience building Dune Security, which addresses a staggeringly prevalent cause of cybersecurity breaches: employee error. Next, AV Partner Pete Mathias dives into Multitude Insights with its co-founder Matthew White, who is working to revolutionize information sharing between police departments. Finally, Collins and AV Senior Associate Drew Wandzilak discuss all things space: what's interesting, what's investable, and where are we headed? To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- AV Deep Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/deeptech -- AV US Strategic Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/strategictech -- AV Foundation Fund: www.av.vc/funds/foundationfund -- Dune Security: www.dunesecurity.io -- Multitude Insights: www.multitudeinsights.com -- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- David DellaPelle - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/daviddellapelle -- Pete Mathias - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/petemathias-- Matthew White - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwhite-  -- Drew Wandzilak - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/drewwandzilak Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:42) - Dune Security (23:36) - Multitude Insights (37:15) - New Innovations in Space Tech (01:05:24) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

In this captivating episode of the Tech Optimist, host Mike Collins engages in insightful discussions with pioneers who are not just thinking about the future, but actively shaping it. The first segment features Adam Oliner, CEO of Graft, who shares how AI is transforming practical business solutions. The conversation continues with Adrian Corless, CEO of CarbonCapture, discussing the impactful work his company is doing to combat climate change by removing carbon from the atmosphere. Finally, we explore diversity in AI and venture capital with Sophia Zhao, highlighting the strides women are making in these fields.To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- AV AI Fund: www.av.vc/funds/aifund -- AV Deep Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/deeptech -- AV Women's Fund: www.av.vc/funds/womens-- Graft: www.graft.com-- CarbonCapture: www.carboncapture.com-- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Adam Oliner - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/ajoliner-- Adrian Corless - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-corless-674b0785 -- Sophia Zhao - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/sophiazhao Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:52) - Graft (28:56) - Carbon Capture (47:18) - Women in AI (01:07:34) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

In this Tech Optimist episode, we dive into three segments that explore innovative technologies shaping our future. The first features Mike Collins discussing silicon photonics in medical diagnostics with Michael Dubrovsky of SiPhox, highlighting advances in home medical testing. In the second, Alexandra Mysoor from Alix shares how her company is transforming estate settlement. The final segment brings insights from a conversation between Mike and Naren Ramaswamy, discussing the broader impacts of technology in the industry. To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- AV Doctors Innovate Fund: www.av.vc/funds/doctors-- AV Women's Fund: www.av.vc/funds/womens-- AV Seed Fund: www.av.vc/funds/seedfund-- SiPhox Health: www.siphoxhealth.com-- Alix: www.meetalix.com-- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Michael Dubrovsky - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dubrovsky -- Alexandra Mysoor - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramysoor -- Naren Ramaswamy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/narenramaswamyChapters:(00:00) - Opening (02:18) - SiPhox Health (24:14) - Alix (39:58) - Trending Topics in VC (01:03:33) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

In this episode of Tech Optimist, we explore transformative technology and entrepreneurship. First, AV Partner Pete Mathias discusses the future of AI infrastructure with Brian Mengwasser, CEO of Edgescale AI. Next, AV CEO Mike Collins and Principal Naren Ramaswamy dive into pressing topics for entrepreneurs and VCs. Finally, Erin Levine, CEO of Hello Divorce, shares innovative approaches to improving and simplifying the divorce process.To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- AV US Strategic Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/strategictech-- AV Doctors Innovate Fund: www.av.vc/funds/doctors-- AV Women's Fund: www.av.vc/funds/womens -- Hello Divorce: www.hellodivorce.com -- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Erin Levine - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/erinlevine-- Brian Mengwasser - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mengwasser-- Pete Mathias - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/petemathias-- Naren Ramaswamy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/narenramaswamyChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:15) - Edgescale AI (16:24) - Trending Topics in VC (42:05) - Hello Divorce (01:07:49) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

Join Alumni Ventures (AV) Associate Drew Wandzilak in a compelling discussion on nuclear energy with Aalo Atomics Founder & CEO Matt Loszak. Then, hear from AV Co-Founder & CEO Mike Collins in a chat with AV Principal Naren Ramaswamy on the latest in VC. Finally, learn from Amogha Tadimety, Co-Founder & CEO of Nanopath, as she dives into her experience founding a molecular diagnostics company aimed at improving women’s health.To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV US Strategic Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/strategictech-- AV Doctors Innovate Fund: www.av.vc/funds/doctors-- AV Women's Fund: www.av.vc/funds/womens-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- Aalo Atomics: www.aalo.com -- Nanopath: www.nanopathdx.com -- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Matt Loszak - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/matt-loszak-- Drew Wandzilak - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/drewwandzilak -- Amogha Tadimety - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/amoghatadimety -- Naren Ramaswamy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/narenramaswamy Chapters:(00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Aalo Atomics (31:21) - Three Trending Topics in VC (51:21) - Nanopath (01:03:48) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

Join Mike Collins, co-founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures (AV), as he delves into discussions with Bundle founder Janna Wanzdilak on her pioneering tech company, AV Principal Naren Ramaswamy on trending VC topics, and AV Managing Partner Laura Rippy on the evolving role of women in the venture ecosystem.To Learn More:-- Alumni Ventures (AV): www.av.vc-- AV Women's Fund: www.av.vc/funds/womens-- AV AI Fund: www.av.vc/funds/aifund-- AV Doctors Innovate Fund: www.av.vc/funds/doctors-- AV LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alumniventures-- Bundle: www.bundle.build-- Tech Optimist: www.techoptimist.vcSpeakers:-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100-- Janna (Wandzilak) Colucci - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/jwc2021-- Naren Ramaswamy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/narenramaswamy-- Laura (Bordewieck) Rippy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/laurarippyChapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:18) - Bundle (18:01) - 3 Trending Topics in VC (38:07) - Women in VC (56:55) - ClosingLegal Disclosure:-- https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

In a world captivated by criticism and negative clickbait headlines, it's easy to overlook the scope and power of technologies propelling us forward. At Tech Optimist, we delve into the vibrant intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, shining a light on innovators who are building a better future. As members of the most active venture capital firm in the United States, our unique vantage point offers us insights into the real world impact of technology. Join us as we explore, celebrate, and contribute to the stories of those creating tomorrow.