Webinar
Two Lakes Ventures Final Call
Join Alumni Ventures’ Yev Gelfand for a final opportunity to learn about Two Lakes Ventures before this year’s fund closes.
In this session, Yev will provide a clear overview of Two Lakes Ventures’ investment thesis, sourcing strategy, and how the fund is building a diverse portfolio of high-growth startups connected to the Notre Dame alumni community. You’ll hear recent portfolio updates, emerging market trends, and how Two Lakes Ventures positions investors to capture unique deal flow through network-powered venture capital with fellow Notre Dame alums.
The conversation will cover key opportunities across sectors—from technology and healthcare to fintech and beyond—and what makes Two Lakes Ventures’ alumni-focused approach a compelling advantage for venture investors. You’ll also learn about the fund’s approach to identifying and backing exceptional founders and category-defining companies emerging from the Notre Dame network and broader innovation ecosystem.
Whether you’re considering an investment or just want a final chance to engage with Yev, this session will offer actionable insights and time for live Q&A. Don’t miss your chance to get your questions answered before the fund closes. Reserve your spot today to discover how you can be part of the Two Lakes Ventures community and gain exposure to the Notre Dame alumni innovation network.
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Why Attend?
- HomeGet a comprehensive overview of Two Lakes Ventures' investment strategy and unique access to Notre Dame-connected deal flow
- HomeHear the latest updates on portfolio companies and emerging trends in the Notre Dame alumni ecosystem
- HomeParticipate in a live Q&A with Yev Gelfand before the fund closes
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Yev Gelfand is a Partner at Alumni Ventures and Head of Israel. Previously responsible for Portfolio Monitoring across all 1,500 Alumni Ventures investments, Yev is now dedicated to the Blue Ivy family of funds (focused on the Yale community, his alma mater) and to the Israel practice area, which he leads.
Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, Yev spent 15 years as a serial innovator at BlackRock. He was part of the original “skunkworks” team that seeded PennyMac Mortgage (exited successfully via IPO). He was also a founding member of the Financial Markets Advisory group within BlackRock that counseled the Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury, and over a dozen foreign governments on fiscal and monetary policy. Yev separately founded and led the Risk Advisory practice, which he grew to over $1 Trillion in Assets Under Advisory. Internationally, Yev drove the expansion of BlackRock in India — growing the employee base to 1,500 in two years — and the Middle East, focusing on Israel and the GCC.
Prior to BlackRock, Yev conceived, prototyped, and patented a new design for the internal combustion engine. He is a CFA charterholder and also holds the CAIA designation, in addition to several FINRA regulatory licenses (series 7, 24, and 63). Yev received his BA in Economics and Biomedical Engineering from Yale University. He lives in New York with his wife and three children.