Cybersecurity investing and AI threats with Bob Ackerman

Cybersecurity investing and AI threats with Bob Ackerman

Can investors stay ahead of evolving cyber threats—and what does it take to spot the next big cybersecurity startup before the market catches on? In this episode of Driving Alpha, host Sam Silvershein sits down with Bob Ackerman, founder of AllegisCyber Capital and...
A New Era in AI: How DeepSeek is Reshaping the Investment Landscape

A New Era in AI: How DeepSeek is Reshaping the Investment Landscape

The rapid pace of innovation in artificial intelligence continues to redefine what’s possible. At Alpha Partners, we are always looking ahead to the next major shift in technology, and recent developments in large language models (LLMs) have captured the attention of...
From law to venture: David Hornik’s path to investment success

From law to venture: David Hornik’s path to investment success

Can a legal background give you an edge in venture capital? Transitioning from one career to another is never easy, but some skill sets translate better than others. For David Hornik, a former attorney turned venture capitalist, the shift from law to investing...
Navigating consumer tech and AI: Insights from Laura Chau

Navigating consumer tech and AI: Insights from Laura Chau

Can AI revolutionize consumer tech, and what does it take to build a standout company in today’s market? Laura Chau, Partner at Canaan, has spent the last decade investing in category-defining consumer and commerce tech companies. From AI-driven platforms to...
The data-driven way to invest in pre-VC startups

The data-driven way to invest in pre-VC startups

Can data revolutionize early-stage investing? Traditional venture capital relies heavily on networks, intuition, and subjective analysis. But what if there was a way to systematize early-stage investing — eliminating inefficiencies and bias? Dave Lambert, Co-Founder...