Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/av-academy-an-alumni-ventures-podcast Welcome to the AV Academy. This is your gateway to understanding venture capital and how AV approaches venture. Our free curriculum is designed for you to dip in where and how you prefer. Our goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and ready to engage in the world of venture. © 2026 Alumni Ventures e4239e42-2e1e-5d9f-aa94-542ce84d2b37 yes en Wed, 06 May 2026 13:31:14 -0700 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:32:11 -0700 https://www.av.vc/av-academy https://img.transistorcdn.com/-0YALflcsmpEvsREP7q5KQXmS1k7R4lJsos0NXuL2fo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81M2Y3/YzI4OTk1YzE0Y2Uz/MmRhYzM3OWE0ZjNm/YzY0Zi5wbmc.jpg https://www.av.vc/av-academy episodic Alumni Ventures Welcome to the AV Academy. This is your gateway to understanding venture capital and how AV approaches venture. Our free curriculum is designed for you to dip in where and how you prefer. Our goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and ready to engage in the world of venture. Welcome to the AV Academy. Travis McKenzie No No 3 3 How VC Funds Work full 6f2f011d-8479-42a4-a3b8-ad5046773fb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cac21f5 Venture capital has become an essential part of how innovative companies are built and scaled — but how the funds behind these investments actually work is often less understood. In this lesson, we introduce the structure and mechanics of venture capital funds to help you better understand how the asset class operates.

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]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 12:47:17 -0700 Alumni Ventures Alumni Ventures 381 Venture capital has become an essential part of how innovative companies are built and scaled — but how the funds behind these investments actually work is often less understood. In this lesson, we introduce the structure and mechanics of venture capital funds to help you better understand how the asset class operates.

]]> No 2 2 VC vs Private Equity - What's the Difference? full 973e3611-0772-4d05-b78d-78da1e71b0af https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc5eb3f3 Many investors hear “venture capital” and “private equity” used interchangeably — but the reality is they’re very different. This lesson breaks down how each asset class works, what kinds of companies they invest in, and how they aim to generate returns — giving you the context you need to understand venture capital and evaluate its role in your portfolio

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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:09 -0700 Alumni Ventures Alumni Ventures 499 Many investors hear “venture capital” and “private equity” used interchangeably — but the reality is they’re very different. This lesson breaks down how each asset class works, what kinds of companies they invest in, and how they aim to generate returns — giving you the context you need to understand venture capital and evaluate its role in your portfolio

]]> No 1 1 What is VC and Why Should You Care? full d92d4d96-ef4d-4c46-ba0f-48c0c88d136f https://share.transistor.fm/s/401092c1 Venture capital has evolved from a niche asset class into an essential part of sophisticated portfolios. This lesson provides an overview of venture capital — how it works, key pros, cons, and considerations, and why it might belong in an investor’s portfolio.

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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:47:07 -0700 Alumni Ventures Alumni Ventures 400 Venture capital has evolved from a niche asset class into an essential part of sophisticated portfolios. This lesson provides an overview of venture capital — how it works, key pros, cons, and considerations, and why it might belong in an investor’s portfolio.

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