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Ryan Musto, Principal at Alumni Ventures, led a look at why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was never just an oil story — and what the long-tail supply chain effects reveal about where the most consequential venture opportunities in energy and industrial resilience are forming today.

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Bryan is a Principal at Alumni Ventures with over 10 years of experience in venture investing, M&A, and corporate strategy. Bryan’s investment thesis focuses on technological disruption, including AI video and full-stack AI.

Glenn Borok is a Principal on Alumni Ventures’ Seed Team, investing in early-stage AI, vertical SaaS, and fintech. He previously worked at Jump Capital, LinkedIn, In-Q-Tel, and Monitor Deloitte.

Luca Giani is a Senior Principal, investor, and serial entrepreneur with a track record across venture creation, M&A, and translational science. He specializes in bridging science, strategy, capital, and talent to help build mission-driven ventures.

Before joining Alumni Ventures, Lucy launched products at Amazon for AWS and Amazon Devices. She graduated from Yale University and earned a dual MBA/MA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the Lauder Institute.

Former Senior Principal, Purple Arch Ventures

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