Congratulations to Trogenix on emerging from stealth mode! As an AIN Ventures portfolio company, we look forward to supporting Ken Macnamara and Steve Pollard in their mission to revolutionize cancer treatment. More below. . . . Congrats!

T-minus 60 minutes! We narrowed it down to three finalists for our $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition with Jason Calacanis 🚀 Register here to watch: http://veteran.fund/pitch With over 200 applications and nearly 1,000 registered event attendees, it was a very competitive process to select the three finalists. Congratulations to: ✅ Kevin Damoa - CEO of Glīd ✅ Herbert Dwyer - CEO of EMPEQ ✅ Ryan Weed - Cofounder of AeroFuse Join us Thursday, Nov 14th at 3pm PT to watch these companies pitch live to win $100,000 from The Veteran Fund. It will be an incredible event 🇺🇸

It's been almost ten years to the day since I left the Marine Corps. I'm so grateful to have found a new purpose and profession as an Entrepreneur in the Medical Device industry. Every day I feel lucky to have another opportunity working alongside some of the most committed, talented, and passionate professionals I have ever known in pursuit of a new mission. Thank you to all those who have served and continue to do so on our nation's behalf!

On this Veteran's Day, NAIC expresses our gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. After serving as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer, Sherman Williams II co-founded AIN Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in veteran-led startups and dual-use technology companies. Sherman shared three foundational skills he learned while serving in the Navy—skills he applies every day: 1. Discipline – The military instills discipline through structured routines, from early wake-ups to rigorous daily tasks. This foundation of preparation and accountability has been invaluable in Sherman’s transition to venture capital, where diligence and consistency are key to success. 2. Quiet Confidence – With four overseas deployments, Sherman developed a calm resilience, learning to adapt and lead through difficult situations. This quiet confidence equips him to handle the high-stakes, volatile environment of VC, assured that he and his team can tackle any challenge together. 3. Respect for Diverse Perspectives – Sherman worked alongside people from all backgrounds and cultures, gaining insight into different worldviews and learning to find common ground. In his current role, this ability to connect with founders, investors, and clients from diverse backgrounds helps him forge meaningful, impactful relationships.

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our nation, including the members of the Academy Investor Network. To all veterans, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your service and the lasting impact you have made on our country.

Ray post vibe testing from a few months back. We're ready for flight.

Virginia Ranked Top 10 in U.S. for Venture Capital Investment by National Venture Capital Association - Virginia's Highest Ranking in Over 15 Years. Read more about how VIPC worked with NVCA to develop these statistics here: https://bit.ly/3TKQ1QY NVCA's Yearbook: https://bit.ly/3N7PzIS CNBC Ranks Virginia as top State to do business: https://bit.ly/3Y3R4xX "Virginia Invests": https://bit.ly/3ZIidaS

This fall, we're excited to welcome United States Military Academy at West Point graduate and US Army officer Spencer Read to AIN Ventures as part of the United States Department of Defense #Skillbridge program. Spencer has an impressive background, having deployed and served as a Special Forces Air Officer and Company Commander. With his experience in Operations Research and data science, Spencer brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Please join us in welcoming Spencer! We look forward to the positive impact he will make during his fellowship and beyond.

🚀 We're excited to work with GomSpace on the first of many groundbreaking ESPA class missions. https://lnkd.in/geRT4sk9 Proteus Space GomSpace #AerospaceInnovation #AI #SatelliteTechnology #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation #AISatelliteDesign #DigitalEngineering #Autonomy #Automation #SatelliteInnovation #SpaceTech #UltraRapidDevelopment #industry40 #AutomatedDesign #SpaceEngineering #FutureOfSpace #speed #AIEngineering #satellite #thefutureisfaster #espa

Congrats to AIN Ventures portfolio company Agile Data Decisions on their exciting new partnership with Qlarant Capital to develop AI solutions for the healthcare industry. We're excited to see AgileDD's expertise being applied to such impactful projects. Congrats, Amit Juneja, PhD Henri Blondelle Jacques Micaelli