Fri, Apr 11
|SEC Room 2.118
Venture Capital Meets Harvard AI Innovation
Watch as 6 AI startups take the stage to pitch to Alex Rampell, Class of '03, and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
SEC Room 2.118, 150 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA
About the event
Are you ready to witness the next generation of AI pioneers? Join us for Venture Capital Meets Harvard AI Innovation, where six groundbreaking student startups from Harvard will pitch their innovative solutions to Alex Rampell, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential VC firms.
From AI-powered health tech to cutting-edge climate solutions, these ventures are tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems. You’ll get an exclusive look at how these startups are shaping the future of AI, and hear Alex’s expert feedback on what it takes to succeed in venture capital.
After the pitches, you'll have the chance to ask questions and network. Whether you're an aspiring founder, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of AI, this event is for you. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation – RSVP today!
Alex Rampell is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he leads the firm’s $1 billion Apps practice. A serial entrepreneur who started writing software at age 10, Alex now invests across a wide range of B2B and B2C startup sectors and stages. He currently serves on the boards of Branch, Brightside, Capitolis, Descript, Divvy Homes, Earnin, Flock Homes, FlyHomes, Loft, Point, Propel, Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT), Sentilink, Super Evil Megacorp, VGS, and Wise (WISE:LSE). Alex additionally led the firm’s investments in Mercury, OpenDoor (NASDAQ:OPEN), OpenInvest (acquired by JP Morgan Chase), Plaid, Quantopian (acquired by Robinhood), and Rival (acquired by LiveNation).
Prior to joining Andreessen Horowitz, Alex co-founded multiple companies including Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM), which he co-founded with Max Levchin, FraudEliminator (acquired by McAfee in 2006), Point, TrialPay (acquired by Visa in 2015), TXN (acquired by Envestnet in 2019), and Yub (acquired by Coupons.com in 2013). He holds a BA in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Harvard University, where he also played on the squash team. He now serves on The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean’s Advisory Cabinet at Harvard. Alex additionally serves on the board of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, a leading orthopedic research center, in Vail, Colorado. Alex is a supporter of math education programs, is an avid runner and cyclist and speaks Russian and Japanese.
