Lunch Pail Ventures

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our fifth investment has closed! Lunch Pail Ventures raised OVER $1 MILLION for Ordaos Bio with 35+ of our investor members. More from Ordaos.... ??? LinkedIn:?https://lnkd.in/eVT4ZKsa ??? Website:?https://ordaos.bio/ To learn more about Lunch Pail Ventures and participate in future investments, please visit our website at www.LunchPailVentures.com or feel free to connect with any of our Leadership Circle members: Kim Shanahan, Nick Cullen, John Malone, Brian Karlisch, Todd Headley, and Christina Daves.

We've had an amazing fall, full of events across the country and exciting investment opportunities supporting Hokie-led companies. And there’s even more coming in 2025! ?? Want to learn about what we do and how to get involved? Join our info session tomorrow at 11 AM and discover how you can be part of this growing community. Register now ?? https://lnkd.in/eUJ-ijjB Don't miss out!

Join Us This Friday for the VT Tennis Social! Join us for an exciting evening of tennis, networking, and community with the Virginia Tech Men’s Tennis Team and fellow Hokies. ?? Date: November 8th ?? Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ?? Location: Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center (Indoors) This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and play with the Virginia Tech Tennis Team while networking with fellow alumni in a relaxed environment suitable for all skill levels. Rackets and balls will be provided. RSVP here > https://lnkd.in/eZWNXvwY If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, please reach out to [email protected] or connect with any of our leadership team: Brian Karlisch, Kim Shanahan, Christina Daves, John Malone, Nick Cullen, or Todd Headley.

Calling all Richmond Hokies! Join Lunch Pail Ventures on Saturday, November 2nd at Home Team Grill in Richmond to watch Virginia Tech Football face off against Syracuse. Enjoy great food, drinks, and cheer on the Hokies with fellow fans! ?? Date: Saturday, November 2nd?? ? Time: Game time TBD?? ?? Location: Home Team Grill, Richmond, VA Everyone is welcome to join the fun! Let us know you'll be there by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/eMwSfv3Y. #HokieNation #RichmondHokies #VTFootball

This week, we heard from David Longo, founder of Ordaos Bio, a trailblazing biotech company using AI to design optimized mini-proteins for cutting-edge drug discovery. We’re excited to offer an exclusive investment opportunity with Ordaos to Lunch Pail Ventures members. If you’re interested in catching the presentation replay or learning more, message us or shoot an email to [email protected], and we'll send you the link!

Last week, we hosted our biggest event of the year, the 2nd Annual Lunch Pail 100 Celebration at Lane Stadium, and it was an incredible honor to showcase this year's top 100 Hokie-led companies. ?? Coach Bud Foster spoke about how the Lunch Pail Mentality extends far beyond football, emphasizing how our 2024 LP100 Awardees embody this same grit and determination. ?? Christopher Brown and Zach Toth also shared the inspiring founding story of Benny's Pizza, showcasing the strength and resilience of Hokie-led ventures. The evening was filled with meaningful connections, networking, and a shared celebration of Hokie-driven success. Anytime Hokies gather, the energy is electric and inspiring, and this event was no different. Want to get more involved with Lunch Pail Ventures? Reach out at [email protected] or connect with any of our leadership team: Brian Karlisch, Kim Shanahan, Christina Daves, John Malone, Nick Cullen, or Todd Headley. GO HOKIES! #LunchPail100 #Entrepreneurship #Networking

Discover the Future of Biotech with AI: Investment Opportunity with Ordaos ?? Join us on Wednesday, September 25th, at 3:00 PM ET for an exclusive Meet-the-Founder event featuring David Longo, founder of Ordaos. Ordaos Bio is revolutionizing drug development by harnessing AI, machine learning, and computational biology to design mini-proteins with significant therapeutic potential. This HYBRID event can be attended either in person at Tysons, VA, or virtually via Zoom. Don't miss the chance to learn more about this groundbreaking company! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3_fBMR3

Ready for a slice of Hokie entrepreneurship? Join us for the 2nd Annual Lunch Pail 100 Celebration on September 20th at Lane Stadium. Hear the inspiring story behind Benny's Pizza from the founders themselves, and listen to Coach Bud Foster discuss how the "Lunch Pail" mentality influences life beyond the football field. Celebrate Hokie-led companies, connect with fellow Hokies, and enjoy a day of community and success! ?? September 20th, 2024 ?? 4:30 PM EST ?? University Club, Lane Stadium To register & learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZbV4P2F #Entrepreneurship #Networking #VT

Ready for a slice of Hokie entrepreneurship? Join us for the 2nd Annual Lunch Pail 100 Celebration on September 20th at Lane Stadium. Hear the inspiring story behind Benny's Pizza from the founders themselves, and listen to Coach Bud Foster discuss how the "Lunch Pail" mentality influences life beyond the football field. Celebrate Hokie-led companies, connect with fellow Hokies, and enjoy a day of community and success! ?? September 20th, 2024 ?? 4:30 PM EST ?? University Club, Lane Stadium To register & learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZbV4P2F #Entrepreneurship #Networking #VT

This year's Lunch Pail 100 honors remarkable companies from across the U.S., and we're proud to share that eight of them are right here in the New River Valley! ?? A big thanks to Onward New River Valley for spotlighting these outstanding businesses. Let's celebrate their success and the innovative work they're doing! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eC5Dbweh