#153 Why the Biggest Investment Gains Happen Before You Can Buy?

Find us online:  https://altfunds.io/  Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.io  Spotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcan  Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUS  Google: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk  👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Mike Collins:  LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecollinsalumniventures  LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/alumni-venturesTimestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:01 Mike Collins Origin Story02:09 Why Alumni Ventures Exists04:16 How the AV Model Works05:14 Going Global Expansion06:04 Community in the AI Era09:34 Big Idea Group Beginnings10:46 Power Law Portfolio Mindset13:15 Why Companies Stay Private22:02 Founder First Investing23:59 Scaling to 11000 Investors29:17 Diversification Made Practical32:04 Index Funds Plus Fun32:56 Common Angel Mistakes34:39 Why Top VCs Win37:54 Founder Traits That Matter43:05 Going Global Tokyo London49:13 AI Bubble Or Revolution57:48 Future Of Venture Capital58:50 Wrap Up And Where To Go Disclaimer:  Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.