Amherst problem solving in action

AMHERST ALUMNI VENTURES

Amherst produces exceptional entrepreneurs

WHAT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND
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We are a fund and community to motivate Amherst's brightest and most passionate to solve world problems.

WHY

LIBERAL ARTS
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  • Modern problems are interdisciplinary
  • The liberal arts equips students with the foundation to attack these problems.

HOW

ALUMNI NETWORK

Amherst alumni are elite founders, funders, and operators, who seek more effective opportunities to give back.

Meet Our Network Members

Connect with alumni who are actively supporting Amherst founders

FOUNDER STORIES

Amherst alumni building solutions to global challenges

Alexandra Chen

Alexandra Chen

Computer Science '18

NeuralPath AI

Democratizing mental health diagnostics with AI

Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Biology '16

BioSynthetics

Creating sustainable materials from algae

Priya Patel

Priya Patel

Economics '17

FinFlow

Banking for the unbanked in emerging markets

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Physics '19

QuantumLeap

Quantum computing for drug discovery

Sophie Martinez

Sophie Martinez

Environmental Studies '20

CarbonCycle

Direct air capture technology at scale

Daniel Kim

Daniel Kim

Philosophy '15

EthicsAI

Ensuring AI alignment with human values

Our Team

Amherst alumni and friends committed to fostering innovation and impact

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