Building for founders means solving the real risks—like the cost of non-completion in higher ed. On our latest episode, John Fees (GradGuard) unpacks how embedded insurance, patient distribution, and disciplined co-founder governance drive compounding advantage. Get the inside hubs.ly/Q04C8LY00

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AI startup valuations are breaking old benchmarks—think $0 to $1B ARR in under 2 years. The bar for both growth and founder execution has never been higher. Hear Mangusta Capital's Kevin Jiang break down what matters most in today's market.

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Capital efficiency isn’t optional, it's your edge. In our latest podcast, Garrett Marsilio (Delta-v Capital) breaks down how AI-driven deal sourcing, real data moats, and disciplined value creation strategies drive real returns for founders and investors. Listen in and level up //t.co/6QLKQYTIOJ

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Building institutional infrastructure for prediction markets isn’t theory; it’s execution. Oscar Levy & Antonin Parrot of River Markets share how real trading data, not just code, creates a defensible edge for founders and investors. If you want to see what it takes to build primrely new asset class, this is your playbook.

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Tired of watching capital vanish in mega-round races? Hear how Dr. Alan Pitt and VitalChat are transforming hospital workforce efficiency—combining domain expertise, capital discipline, and AI acceleration to solve real operational pain. CFOs: it’s time to be the adult in the s://t.co/e6v7wlwFrM

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Bridging corporate capital with Midwest innovation: Grady Buchanan of NVNG shares how sector-focused funds and platform-driven networks are reshaping regional VC. Founders: learn why aligning LP incentives and building real enterprise connections matter.

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At FinStrat, we are incredibly proud to partner with innovators who are actively shaping the future. Huge congratulations to our client, BoodleBox, on being selected as the official enterprise AI platform for the University of Wyoming!

UW is taking a bold step forward to integrate artificial intelligence across its entire campus, and BoodleBox is providing the secure, collaborative environment to make it happen. By granting students, faculty, and staff equitable access to over 38 leading AI models, BoodleBox is ensuring the next generation learns how to leverage AI ethically, responsibly, and effectively.

As UW President Shane Reeves noted, "The real question is whether universities will lead that transformation or simply react to it." We are thrilled to see BoodleBox helping institutions choose to lead.
Congratulations to the entire BoodleBox team on this massive milestone in higher education!

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Ready to stop wasting time on manual sales tasks? Prabhav Jain of 11x shares how real AI sales agents are stepping in to handle the daily grind. We dive into practical ways to upgrade your sales operations so your reps have the time and energy to actually sell.

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There's a lot that goes into pulling off a week like SoCal Deep Tech Week, most of which nobody in the room ever sees.

We were glad to sponsor SCDTW 2026, and it was incredible to see what Jay Velasco and the whole team built behind the scenes. The panels, the venues, the small things that make an event actually run well, none of that happens by accident. A lot of people did their jobs so the rest of us could just show up and talk shop.

Great week. Great conversations. Great to put faces to names and meet some new ones too.

Thanks for having us, Jay, and thanks to everyone on the team who made it happen!

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Ground is transforming institutional crypto infrastructure. Reid Cuming shares how a unified API simplifies multi-chain finance, streamlines compliance, and unlocks new yield opportunities for neobanks and investors. Embrace the future of blockchain finance.

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We had a fantastic time participating in the vibrant ecosystem at CMU Startup Week! Events like these are crucial for bridging the gap between groundbreaking academic research and real-world industry applications. We especially enjoyed a great catch-up with Steven Guo from CMU at with the CMU Schwartz Center.

We are excited to continue supporting campus innovation and can't wait to see what this community builds next!

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Opening reception at SCDTW! Excited for the rest of the week. Find Gabrielle Marquez and Annamarita Sofis at the conference all week. They’d love to hear what you’re building!

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