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Sherman Williams
  • Feb 1
  • 9 min

AIN 2021 Venture Capital Review

The following article provides AIN's critique of this record-breaking year and offers what we believe will occur in 2022.
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David Harris, Tai Sunnanon, Ryan Chen and Yan Wollman
  • Nov 1, 2021
  • 7 min

The Future of Defense Space Technology and Funding Over The Next 10 Years

A study of DoD budget projections to determine which space missions and technologies the government will invest in over the next 5-10 years.
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Richard Tippitt, Geoffrey Yang, Ryan Chen, and Ashley Sogge
  • Sep 1, 2021
  • 12 min

The Key Patterns in Dual-Use Technology — Academy Investor Network

A study on dual-use tech companies that have successfully raised over $5M of investor funding to reveal patterns to look for in the future.
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Sherman Williams
  • Jan 31, 2021
  • 6 min

2020 Venture Capital Year in Review

In 2020, COVID19 significantly changed consumer behavior and served as a catalyst, driving VC investment to greater than $150B invested.
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Erik Hoffstadt, Edward (E.J.) Leo, Ashley Sogge & Brian Hwang
  • Sep 2, 2020
  • 8 min

Venture Math

Illustrative storyline of venture math principles to highlight some of the most common investment vehicles and provisions.
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Erik Hoffstadt, Edward (E.J.) Leo & Ashley Sogge
  • Jul 31, 2020
  • 8 min

Macro Investing and Where VC Fits In Your Portfolio

How to determine the risk level in investing, the dynamics of venture capitalism and how much of your portfolio should be venture.
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Sherman Williams and Emily Mcmahan
  • Jul 14, 2020
  • 20 min

Venture Capital Vocabulary

Beginners guide to venture capital vocabulary and its definitions. Understanding this is crucial to making informed investment decisions.
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Sherman Williams and Emily Mcmahan
  • Jul 14, 2020
  • 6 min

Solving an Ecosystem Problem

From new venture investors to veterans seeking capital for a technology-based startup or civilians building a company in the GovTech space.
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Sherman Williams and Emily Mcmahan
  • Jun 30, 2020
  • 2 min

Academy Investor Network Educational Newsletter

AIN is demystifying venture investing by providing educational materials to ensure our members are postured to invest like professionals.
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Sherman Williams and Emily Mcmahan
  • May 31, 2020
  • 6 min

Academy Investor Network Overview

A for-profit, virtual platform that connects and provides U.S. Service Academy alumni with select venture capital investment opportunities.
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Sherman Williams and Emily Mcmahan
  • May 26, 2020
  • 1 min

Announcing the Academy Investor Network

We are proud to announce the launch of the Academy Investor Network (AIN). Learn more about who we are, who we invest in and our platform.
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