Webinar
Tomorrow’s Disruptors: These Unknown Startups Could Reshape the World
Are you ready to be part of the next big thing in early-stage venture investing? Watch our webinar, “Tomorrow’s Disruptors: These Unknown Startups Could Reshape the World,” hosted by industry experts Ron Levin, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures Seed Fund, and Jason Bird, Senior Analyst.
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Post-Webinar Summary
The webinar, hosted by Ron Levin, a managing partner at Alumni Ventures, and Jason Bird, a senior analyst at the same firm, featured three founders of startups that are making an impact in their respective fields. Steve Wolf, CEO of Team Wildfire, is developing hardware-based technology to combat wildfires. Colleen Hilton, founder and CEO of Ally Connect, is providing early detection and intervention for mental health issues among first responders. Ron Kerbs, founder and CEO of Kilas, is using voice analysis technology to protect gamers from bullying, harassment, and scams. The founders discussed their business models, the problems they are solving, and the importance of passion and persistence in their work.
Early-stage venture investing opens the door to exciting stories of innovation that can ignite transformative changes in industries. It’s not just about financial returns; it’s about making a difference in the world, as Sir Ronald Cohen wisely said.
At Alumni Ventures Seed Fund, we’re on a mission to identify and invest in promising, difference-making companies at the earliest stages. We invest in over one new company every week on average, focusing on ideas in large markets with impressive founding teams.
Our recent investments address critical global challenges, from healthcare and education to climate change and more. These ventures are relatively unknown today but have the potential to positively impact their industries and the world.
Watch our webinar above to hear first-hand from founders well-versed in leading seed-stage companies with virtuous missions including:
- Ron Kerbs, CEO of Kidas, a tool that identifies and addresses any dangerous situations in video games.
- Steve Wolf, CEO of Team Wildfire, a technology to tame our planet’s most destructive fires.
- Colleen Hilton, Founder and CEO of Alli Connect, a platform for a robust and impactful wellness program for first responders.
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to learn more about double-bottom line investing, don’t miss our webinar. Discover how determined founders with the right ideas and smart execution are reshaping industries and creating social impact.
Join us for an insightful discussion and get inspired by the potential of early-stage venture investing. Be part of the journey towards a better future!
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About your presenters
Ron has spent his career in a variety of entrepreneurial, leadership, and business development roles. He has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen technology startups. Ron was Co-Founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a VC-backed travel management platform that is now a “unicorn” company with thousands of employees and customers across the globe. Prior to TravelPerk, he started the B2B division of Booking.com and before that was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. Ron began his career at Lycos, one of the web’s pioneer search engine and web portals. Ron graduated from Babson College and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the author of the impact-focused Higher Purpose Venture Capital Blog.
Venture Analyst, Seed Fund
Jason contributes his expertise in financial analysis, sales development, and market research to the Seed team. Previously, Jason served as an Analyst at Yard Ventures, specializing in sourcing and conducting due diligence for investment opportunities across various stages. His professional background is primarily in sales, with significant experience in real estate and tech sales. Jason is also an entrepreneur, having co-founded Hinzu, a one-stop promotional outlet offering development, design, marketing, and startup advice services to artists. Jason is an alumnus of Babson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on entrepreneurship and finance.
CEO, Team Wildfire
Plant based Engineer, Stunt & Special Effects Coordinator, science keynote speaker, science author, trial consultant, expert witness, scuba, firearms, rigging, pyrotechnic & explosives expert. My “Science in the Movies” show has been presented live to over 2,000,000 kids worldwide. In the course of 30 years of effects engineering including pyro for Tom Cruise, I’ve developed a new method of controlling and suppressing forest fires, PyroNemesis. I’m constantly developing new science based content for TV, focussed on inspiring a healthy next generation of scientists who live, like I do, on a diet of curiosity, inquiry and discovery.
Founder and CEO, Alli Connect
Founder and CEO of Alli Connect, Colleen Hilton is uniquely skilled as a mental health professional and serial entrepreneur in healthcare.
Colleen has nearly 20 years of experience as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and she knows the critical cornerstones for a successful healthcare venture. As a serial entrepreneur in mental health, Colleen is passionate not only making a difference but also creating thriving, scalable solutions.
Continuing her passion to impact the world through mental health, Colleen co-founded and now leads Alli Connect Inc as the CEO. Alli’s SaaS technology streamlines patient to provider referrals, facilitates patient engagement and improves clinical outcomes.
CEO, Kidas
Ron Kerbs is the founder and CEO of Kidas. He holds an MSc in information systems engineering and machine learning from Technion, Israel Institute of technology, an MBA from the Wharton school of business and an MA in global studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Ron was an early-venture capital investor, and prior to that, he was an R & D manager who led teams to create big data and machine learning-based solutions for national security.