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In this episode, Mike Collins discusses the evolution of venture capital and the importance of private market investing for individual investors.

Background: Joining us today is a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial and venture capital landscape, known for turning bold concepts into massive realities. Long before he democratized startup investing, he founded Big Idea Group—a pioneering firm that bridged the gap between independent garage inventors and global corporate giants, eventually catching the strategic eye of marketing titan WPP. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, one of the most active venture capital firms in the world, managing billions in assets and making institutional-grade startups accessible to individual investors. Please welcome a visionary leader who knows exactly what it takes to scale an idea from a blank page to a global empire. Description: Private markets are changing the way investors build wealth, and venture capital is no longer reserved exclusively for large institutions and family offices. In this episode of the Alt Funds Network Podcast, we sit down with Mike Collins, Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, to discuss how venture capital has evolved over the past four decades and why private market investing is becoming increasingly important for individual investors. Drawing on…

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