Kirsten Bannan
Social Media Manager at Alumni Ventures
Appears in 72 Episodes
#11 - Three Breakthroughs: Huge Oil Found in Antarctica, Apple and AI, Warp Drive Breakthrough
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak (Senior Associate at AV) explore three pivotal technological developments. They cover the...
#10 - GLP-1: A VC’s Personal Experience
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Grant Demeter (Principal at AV) interviews Mike Collins about his personal experience with Mounjaro. They discuss the dru...
#9 - Three Breakthroughs: Brain Computers, Ohalo, & Manipulating Weather
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak (Senior Associate at AV) discuss three groundbreaking advancements. They cover Neuralink'...
#8 - One Startup to Know: UserHub
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Mike Collins sits down with Patrick Rafferty, Founder/CEO of UserHub, to discuss the innovative subscription management s...
#7 - Future You is Begging for a Financial Plan
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, host Mike Collins and AV Senior Associate Drew Wandzilak discuss three significant tech breakthroughs, including advancem...
#6 - You're The Weak Link
In this episode, AV CEO Mike Collins interviews David DellaPelle about his experience building Dune Security, which addresses a staggeringly prevalent cause of cyberse...
#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...
#4 - Dad Dies, Now The Work Starts
In this Tech Optimist episode, we dive into three segments that explore innovative technologies shaping our future. The first features Mike Collins discussing silicon ...
#3 - Divorcing Divorce Lawyers
In this episode of Tech Optimist, we explore transformative technology and entrepreneurship. First, AV Partner Pete Mathias discusses the future of AI infrastructure w...
#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...
#1 - High Heels on the Job Site
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...
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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,...