Exponential Ventures
Mentoring Talent
XPV has specifically forged deep connections with local universities to position itself at the forefront of AI innovation. Through these relationships and the firm’s proximity to campus, XPV gains unparalleled access to AI talent and research, driving its investment strategy forward. Co-founder Dave Blundin is an instructor in the Foundations of AI Ventures class held at the MIT Media Lab and plays a pivotal role in mentoring within the community. Dave fosters direct engagement with budding entrepreneurs.
Active Ecosystem
XPV actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by co-hosting conferences and summits on campus, such as the Imagination in Action Generative AI Summit which featured Sam Altman in 2023 and Yann Lecun, Stephen Wolfram and Aravind Srinivas, the founder of Perplexity AI in 2024. With a history of incubating ventures such as Catalan.ai, Farsight, and Datalign, XPV showcases its commitment to nurturing the next generation of AI-driven startups. These ventures, founded by MIT alumni, exemplify the caliber of talent and innovation that XPV cultivates. Through strategic collaborations and partnerships within the Cambridge ecosystem, XPV continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of AI investment and innovation.