Online Event
New VC Models for Investing in a 2030 Economy, featuring Expert Dojo
A thoughtful conversation for investors focused on staying relevant and competitive in the next gene
Date
Feb 25, 2026
Time
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Address
Online Event
The venture capital model has powered innovation for decades, but the world it was built for has changed significantly since modern VC emerged in the 1970's. Join Brian Mac Mahon, Founder of Expert Dojo, for a fireside chat examining how venture investing must evolve to keep pace with faster company formation, global founder access, AI-driven scale, and shifting exit dynamics.This session will challenge conventional wisdom without dismissing the fundamentals that have made venture capital a resilient asset class.
What You'll Learn:
- Where traditional VC assumptions are being tested
- How modern investors are adapting their models and expectations
- The role of platforms, communities, and networks in future returns
- What “smart capital” really means going forward
About Brian Mac Mahon
Brian Mac Mahon is the Founder of Expert DOJO, one of the world’s most active institutional early-stage investors. With more than 300 startup investments, he brings a rare, firsthand perspective on how companies evolve from initial innovation into globally recognized, category-defining brands.
This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
Brian Mac Mahon is the Founder of Expert DOJO, one of the world’s most active institutional early-stage investors. With more than 300 startup investments, he brings a rare, firsthand perspective on how companies evolve from initial innovation into globally recognized, category-defining brands.
This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
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