Lunch Pail Ventures

Our "AI & Cybersecurity in the Federal Space" panel is just two weeks away! Join us on March 26th at 5 PM at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA. A huge thank you to W2 Communications for assembling an incredible panel: ?? Troy Schneider (Moderator) - President, Billington Cybersecurity ?? Lara Meadows, CISSP, CISM - Global VP of Security Architects, ThreatConnect ?? Brian Girardi - SVP, Product Operations, Tenable ?? Leigh Palmer - Vice President, Google Public Sector Date: March 26th Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Location: VT Innovation Campus, Alexandria, VA Thank you to our sponsors: W2 Communications, John Marshall Bank, and Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.! Whether you're deeply involved in the industry or simply looking to connect with industry professionals, we invite you to join this incredible discussion and expand your network. ?? Register now if you haven’t already: https://lnkd.in/eH2hMcvS

We were thrilled to share this donation to Bud Foster and the Lunch Pail Defense Foundation after the initial closing of Inertial Labs. We have committed to donating a percentage of all proceeds earned by Lunch Pail Ventures to the Foundation. This was the first installment from Inertial and we look forward to giving more to the Foundation in the future. ?? To make a donation or learn more, visit www.lunchpaildefense.org. For more information or to connect with our leadership team, including Kim Shanahan, Christina Daves, John Malone, Brian Karlisch, or Nick Cullen, or our Membership Committee members Binh Nguyen and Steve Daves, feel free to reach out. Join us in supporting this great organization!

Join us for our next Meet-the-Founder event, featuring Luminary Therapeutics, Inc, our newest investment opportunity. This innovative biotech company is transforming cancer treatment by using immunotherapy, which helps the body's own immune system fight cancer and autoimmune diseases without chemotherapy or radiation. This exclusive event is your chance to hear directly from the Luminary team, learn about their groundbreaking approach, and ask questions. March 6, 2025 3:30 PM EST Via Zoom ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eWGH42yd

Join us at the brand-new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA, for "AI & Cybersecurity in the Federal Space”, a panel discussion featuring insights from Hokie experts. Hear from four experienced Hokie alumni in the field: Lara Meadows, CISSP, CISM, Leigh Palmer, and Brian Girardi, led by Troy Schneider, as they discuss key trends and insights shaping both the federal space and the broader industry. When: March 26th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM ET Where: VT Innovation Campus, Alexandria, VA Price: Free A special thanks to our sponsors, W2 Communications for assembling this esteemed panel of Virginia Tech Hokies to share their insights and John Marshall Bank, for their efforts in making this event possible. Sign up to learn from industry leaders and expand your network! ?? https://lnkd.in/e4BcE4FM

#VTGivingDay is TODAY! Make a gift now through tomorrow at 12pm to support the programs, scholarships, and initiatives that continue to empower Hokies past, present, and future. ?? Give Now: https://lnkd.in/eH4TB7Pr

We’re excited to share that Lunch Pail Ventures has had its very first exit! Inertial Labs, founded by Hokie Jamie Marraccini, has officially exited on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, marking a huge milestone for Lunch Pail Ventures and our incredible community of investors. Inertial is a leading provider of high-performance orientation and navigation solutions, and we’re thankful to Jamie for allowing us to support his journey. At Lunch Pail Ventures, our mission is to help founders, investors, and leaders grow through events, investments, and community. This exit is a perfect example of how we’re helping entrepreneurs succeed, and we’re thrilled about what’s on the horizon. Want to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved? Join us for our next info session to see how you can be part of the action! Register here: https://lnkd.in/emm_3SvA Kim Shanahan Brian Karlisch Nick Cullen John Malone Christina Daves Bud Foster

We’ve got some exciting things coming up this spring for Lunch Pail Ventures, and we’re so proud of the community we’re building! If you’re curious about what we’re up to and how you can be part of it, join us tomorrow, February 11th at 11 AM, for an information session. It’s a great chance to learn more, ask questions, and see how you can get involved. Feel free to share with any Hokie friends and family who might be interested. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVCYduEi

At Lunch Pail Ventures, we’re dedicated to empowering Hokies at every stage of their careers. Run by a team of Hokies, our volunteer-run organization provides the tools and resources to help you connect, grow, and succeed. Whether you’re a founder, investor, industry professional, or simply looking to reconnect, we offer opportunities to engage through our events, investments, networking, and educational programs. Join us as we unite a strong network of seasoned professionals to strengthen the business ecosystem and support the growth of Hokie-led companies. ?? Learn more and become a member today: www.lunchpailventures.com

?? Swipe to see our impact and success to date, by the numbers! As we step into this new year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the milestones we’ve hit together and are beyond excited for what’s to come. Interested in learning more about Lunch Pail Ventures? Reach out to us at [email protected] or connect with our leadership team: Brian Karlisch, Kim Shanahan, Christina Daves, John Malone, Nick Cullen, or Todd Headley. We’d love to hear from you!

?? Big things happening at Venus Aerospace, one of our incredible portfolio companies led by amazing Hokies! They’ve achieved a historic milestone with their VDR2 engine, the first to combine rocket and jet technologies to reach speeds up to Mach 6—and the first engine to successfully start a Ramjet at takeoff speed. We’re so proud to support Hokies shaping the future of aerospace. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gZ8dewFQ