Ignite Fund of Funds

"There is no supercomputer on earth, regardless of size, that can achieve this performance." - Andrew Feldman 🚀 Breaking Barriers with Wafer-Scale Engines 🌍 At the AI Infra Summit, Andy Hock of Cerebras Systems shared a groundbreaking vision: transforming AI compute to meet the skyrocketing demand of today’s massive AI models, which have grown by 40,000x in just five years. 🧠 Traditional chips simply can’t keep up. That’s why Cerebras has developed the wafer-scale engine, the world’s largest computer chip purpose-built for AI workloads. 💡 Curious to learn how Cerebras is reshaping the future of AI infrastructure? 🎥 Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eAk6bYxA

At the AI Infra Summit, we were honored to host Vik Malyala from Supermicro, who shared his expertise on the future of AI infrastructure. Here are some key takeaways: 🔧 Performance Optimization: Supermicro is dedicated to optimizing AI infrastructure tailored to startups, SMEs, and large enterprises. Their focus on engineering and rapid deployment has fueled a 500% growth in their AI sector. 🌱 Sustainability & Power Efficiency: As AI systems demand more power, Supermicro leads with innovative cooling solutions, including liquid cooling, to reduce energy consumption while delivering peak performance. 🌐 Flexibility & Scalability: No two AI workloads are alike. Supermicro’s broad product portfolio offers customized solutions for edge computing, large-scale data centers, and beyond. BE A PART OF THE NEXT AI INFRA: https://www.aiinfra.live/

We're just one day away from The Path Ahead —an exclusive evening designed to bring together investors navigating the exciting venture capital landscape. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our exceptional sponsors, who are pioneering advancements in AI or supporting those incredible founders and funders:  AIPath.one - AI for Product-Market Fit and Innovation Management –Enables startups to achieve product-market fit by simulating customer interactions, mapping user journeys, and aligning strategies across teams. With tailored insights and assets, AIPath accelerates go-to-market success, enhancing product stickiness, scalability, and unit economics.  ConceptCraft AI AI – A transformative AI-powered platform designed to empower individuals and teams. It revolutionizes the process of turning concepts into tangible achievements, offering a comprehensive suite of AI solutions for innovation-driven businesses  NetWeb Software – NetWeb provides innovative products and professional services to enterprises worldwide, leveraging an offshore-centric business model for cost-effectiveness and reliability. With offices in Florida and Vadodara and ISO-9001:2008 certified processes, NetWeb is dedicated to long-term partnerships, delivering high-quality software solutions as an integrated extension of clients' teams.  Rimon PC – Represents startups, institutional investors, and corporate investors and buyers in corporate financing, recapitalization, and exit transactions. They lead cross-disciplinary teams to advise clients on complex corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. Rimon Law routinely manages client accounts requiring extensive U.S. and E.U. outside counsel support, with a high level of cross-jurisdictional collaboration.  Lazarev. — AI & Digital Product Design Agency – A Product Design Agency with over 8 years of experience creating digital product designs for early-stage startups and beyond. They approach each project with a straightforward yet effective philosophy: creativity leads, while commerciality rules. Their expertise spans a variety of niches, including FinTech, EdTech, Web3, SaaS, mental health, and real estate.  CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) – industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services to create opportunities for clients, employees, and communities. With over 9,000 professionals, 130 U.S. locations, and global affiliations, CLA is dedicated to personalized service and meaningful support.  Vector AIS – The new wave of fund administration. With a commitment to building the next generation of fund administration, Vector offers closed-end fund managers industry-leading technology, top-tier talent, innovative workflows, and a comprehensive suite of integrated fund services. 1 Day Left to Register: https://lnkd.in/ezR22HNT

🚀 We’re Excited to Spotlight CLA as a Nov14 Sponsor! 🚀 Join us in welcoming CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) to our event! CLA brings unparalleled expertise in wealth advisory, tax, audit, consulting, and outsourcing—and we’re thrilled to introduce two of their exceptional team members, Stephen Estes, CPA and Robert Dormanesh, CPA who will be on-site and ready to share insights tailored for venture investors. 🔑 Meet Our CLA Experts: Stephen Estes (Principal, National Tax Leader, Technology Industry) Stephen is a trusted advisor specializing in tax planning and consulting for private equity and venture capital clients. He’s known for his expertise in complex tax strategies and fund structuring. Catch Stephen’s session on Nov14, where he’ll dive into strategic tax strategies for venture investing—a must-attend for investors! Bobby Dormanesh (Principal, Century City Office) With 11 years of experience in assurance and an insider’s understanding of investment funds, Bobby is a go-to expert for private equity clients navigating financial complexities. His leadership in CLA’s Private Equity Group and his role on the Young Executive Team highlight his commitment to shaping the future of finance. 💼 Why CLA? CLA combines deep industry expertise with data-driven insights and personalized service to empower clients and investors. Their integrated approach helps businesses make impactful, informed decisions and reach their financial goals in a dynamic market. 👉 Don’t miss the chance to connect with Stephen and Bobby on Nov14! Find out how CLA can elevate your investment strategies. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/ezR22HNT

At our AI Infra Summit, we were thrilled to welcome Kevin Cochrane, CMO at Vultr, who shared insights into the future of AI-native cloud infrastructure. Here are the highlights: 🌐 AI-Driven Transformation: Enterprises are scaling AI models globally, with Vultr's infrastructure enabling them to do so efficiently. Partnering with AMD and Supermicro, Vultr is creating solutions that combine cloud-native and AI-native engineering for the next generation of digital business. ⚙️ Unified Pipeline for AI & Cloud: Vultr is leading the way with a fully automated pipeline for containerized AI applications. By integrating the best of AMD CPUs and GPUs, Vultr ensures seamless scaling, cost-efficiency, and energy optimization for global application deployments. 🤝 The Power of Open Source & Community: Cochrane highlighted the importance of open-source technologies and community collaboration in advancing the cloud stack. Vultr's commitment to these principles is paving the way for a more agile, efficient, and open cloud ecosystem. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out his full talk here: https://lnkd.in/eaEZHggS Sign up for the next AI Infra Summit: https://lu.ma/aiinfra3

We’re thrilled to announce that Nola E. Masterson, founder of Science Futures and a pioneering force in the biotech investment world, will be joining us for the Path Ahead event on November 14th. Nola’s experience spans decades of groundbreaking contributions to the field, from her early days advising Wall Street on biotechnology to founding impactful companies like Sequenom and Agena Biosciences, both acquired by leading firms. Her career trajectory through venture capital, including with TVM Capital and now as a venture partner with Portfolia’s Femtech Fund, embodies the transformative role of biotech investment. For venture capital investors looking to gain insights from a true trailblazer in biotechnology, this event promises an invaluable perspective on investing in emerging sectors. We invite you to join us and hear from Nola as she shares her journey, lessons learned, and thoughts on the future of biotech and femtech investing. 🔗 Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/ezR22HNT

Join us on November 14 for The Path Ahead – an event bringing together thought leaders, investors, and industry experts to explore the future of venture capital 🚀 Date: Thursday, Nov14 Location: Disclosed to Approved Attendees Agenda Highlights: 🔹 6:15 PM - Welcome Remarks by Megan Thorp, MBA 🔹 6:20 PM - The State of AI INFRA: Exclusive insights from Bill Barry 🔹 6:30 PM - Evaluating Early-Stage Startups: Expert insights from Peter Walker, Elizabeth Yin, and Spencer Greene 🔹 6:45 PM - Understanding Capital Gains: The impact on venture investments, led by Stephen Estes, CPA 🔹 6:55 PM - Navigating the Dynamics of Venture in Silicon Valley with Nola E. Masterson 🔹 7:05 PM - Integrating Venture Capital into Diversified Portfolios by Mark Perez 🔹 7:15 PM - Trends Impacting Family Office Investment Strategies with Vishal Verma and Brett Horton 🌟 Featuring a powerful lineup of speakers and thought leaders, including AJ Thomas ⚡️ as MC, this event will provide actionable insights and connect you with the key players shaping the future of venture investing. 💼 Don’t miss out – secure your spot today! Register now: https://lnkd.in/ezR22HNT Bob Karr Jessica Kobilova

AI AGENTS ARE COMING 🤖🤖🤖 AI INFRA SUMMIT was thrilled to host Jeremiah Owyang from Blitzscaling Ventures, who shared his vision of how AI agents are set to transform the digital landscape and our lives. Here are some key insights from his talk: 💡 The Rise of AI Agents: AI agents will soon be the most common entity on the internet, autonomously completing tasks and gathering information for users, significantly driving demand for computing power, memory, and security infrastructure. 🌐 Ecosystem Evolution: Jeremiah discussed how platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot are integrating AI agents into their ecosystems, and how startups like Skyfire and Multion are pioneering new ways to harness this technology. 🔍 The Next Wave: AI agents will change how businesses operate, with enterprises needing to adapt by creating agent APIs and secure systems to manage these digital workers. AI agents aren’t just the next wave in tech innovation, it will materially change our lives. We are excited to see how this space evolves! VIEW THE FULL PRESENTATION: 🔗 Below

We are thrilled to announce that AJ Thomas ⚡️—a visionary leader, troublemaker, and the powerhouse behind Good Trouble Ventures—will be our emcee, bringing all the energy needed to keep investors engaged, excited, and fired up about the future of venture capital! AJ’s career spans startups, venture growth, and Fortune 100 companies, with impactful roles like advisor at Google X and former Global Head of People Products. Today, through Troublemaker Lab, she coaches extraordinary leaders to create lasting change. But her magic doesn’t stop there! 🎤 AJ is also a musician, a mom of three, and a champion of founders, artists, and creatives. Curious about her story? Ask her about being signed to a record label at 15 or her experience as a certified private pilot—just two of the many chapters in her extraordinary journey. Don't miss AJ lighting up the stage with unmatched energy at Path Ahead on November 14. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ezR22HNT

Another successful evening in Palo Alto! We had an incredible turnout of VC fund managers eager to dive deeper into how Fund of Funds evaluate and select VC investments. A special thank you to Jessie Jia Guo , Nate Leung and our very own Megan Thorp, MBA for delivering valuable insights on investment strategies and providing clear guidance on how fund managers can best position themselves for their next raise. Your transparency and expertise were truly appreciated! We’re deeply grateful to VC Nest hosting such a welcoming and thought-provoking event—it fostered meaningful discussions and fresh ideas! A heartfelt thank you to Delya Jansen, Enlai Chu, and Collin S. for sponsoring and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Your dedication to bringing transformative technologies to market is paving the way for the future. We’re excited to continue building on the connections and ideas sparked during the event. Looking forward to the next chapter of collaboration and innovation! Partner Utopia, Productive.ai, En Verite AI, Sapphire Partners, Next Legacy Partners, IgniteGTM