Webinar
Seed Fund Launch
Join Alumni Ventures’ Ron Levin, Jason Bird, and Bozhena Kulchyckyj for an in-depth introduction to our newly launched Seed Fund—designed to give investors exposure to promising startups at their earliest stages.
In this session, the team will walk through the fund’s investment thesis, sourcing strategy, and how we aim to identify breakout companies before they hit the radar of traditional investors. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how seed-stage investing fits into a well-diversified venture portfolio and how Alumni Ventures evaluates these opportunities. Ron, Jason, and Bozhena will also share examples of past successful seed investments and discuss how early-stage capital can drive transformative outcomes.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your venture journey, this webinar offers a front-row seat to our strategy at the foundation of the innovation pipeline. Reserve your spot today to learn how the Seed Fund aims to back tomorrow’s most disruptive companies—starting today.
Want to access our Seed Syndicate startup deals to see, evaluate, and optionally invest? No cost, no commitment.
Why Attend?
- HomeLearn how the Seed Fund identifies and invests in high-potential early-stage startups
- HomeUnderstand why seed investing can offer compelling upside and portfolio diversification
- HomeGet your questions answered directly by the team leading this new fund
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
Ron has spent his career in a variety of entrepreneurial, leadership, and business development roles. He has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen technology startups. Ron was Co-Founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a VC-backed travel management platform that is now a “unicorn” company with thousands of employees and customers across the globe. Prior to TravelPerk, he started the B2B division of Booking.com and before that was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. Ron began his career at Lycos, one of the web’s pioneer search engine and web portals. Ron graduated from Babson College and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the author of the impact-focused book, Higher Purpose Venture Capital.
Overview:
Jason brings a builder’s instinct and a sales operator’s edge to early-stage investing, shaped by direct experience in real estate, tech sales, and entrepreneurship. His investment approach centers on rethinking how the physical world is built, maintained, and scaled—identifying opportunities where innovation drives reinvention across infrastructure-heavy industries.
At Alumni Ventures, Jason is an Associate on the Seed Fund team, where he focuses on backing founders at the earliest stages of company formation. His work spans both overlooked sectors and emerging infrastructure plays. Prior to joining the Seed Fund, he launched his investing career with Yard Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Harvard-affiliated fund, where he sourced and diligenced startups across a range of stages, sectors, and geographies.
Jason graduated from Babson College with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance, where he developed a foundation in company analysis and new venture creation. He also co-founded Hinzu, a promotional platform supporting emerging artists through design, marketing, and startup strategy.
Funds actively worked on:
- Seed Fund
- Yard Ventures
Investment Areas of Focus:
Jason’s investment strategy centers on Buildtech—a broad category that includes Proptech, Construction Tech, and advanced materials—where his background in real estate fuels a deep interest in how physical assets are developed and optimized. He is particularly drawn to founders building enduring platforms that modernize legacy systems through enabling software and data-driven infrastructure.
Beyond Buildtech, Jason actively explores a wide range of pre-Series A opportunities, with thematic interests in healthtech, infrastructure intelligence, and system-level innovation. His recent investments reflect this thesis: Parker, a mobile home park investment platform increasing transparency in a fragmented market; Cyvl, an AI-powered infrastructure analytics company supporting public works; Salvo Health, a digital clinic addressing chronic GI conditions; and InGel Therapeutics, developing regenerative therapies to restore vision.
These companies exemplify Jason’s core belief: the most impactful startups will not only transform digital experiences, but reimagine the systems and structures that underpin the physical world.
Bozhena Kulchyckyj is an Investment Associate at Alumni Ventures, where she supports venture investments across a range of sectors and stages. Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, Bozhena managed Boston College’s entrepreneurial network, where she led accelerator programs, venture competitions, and founder workshops to support early-stage startups and student entrepreneurs. She brings a background in community-building and startup support, with a focus on creating value for both founders and investors. Bozhena holds a degree from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.