The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a "Top 20 Venture Firm" by CB Insights ('24) and as the "#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US" by Pitchbook ('22 & '23).
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#5 - Net Zero Heroes: CarbonCapture Insights
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 act...
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In this Tech Optimist episode, we dive into three segments that explore innovative technologies shaping our future. The first features Mike Collins discussing silicon ...
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#2 - Not Your Grandpa’s Nuclear Reactor
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-Foun...
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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 Pri...