The State of Venture Capital in America
September 23, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Venture capital is undergoing one of the most consequential shifts in its history, driven by the extraordinary rise of artificial intelligence, unprecedented concentrations of capital, and rapidly rising valuations. In this Bowe-exclusive session, WTCI’s Board Chairman R. Todd Ruppert, who is a former venture partner at Greenspring Associates, former senior executive at T. Rowe Price, and advisor to numerous venture capital and private equity firms, will offer an insider’s perspective on where the industry stands and where it is headed. The conversation will put these trends in perspective for Bowe Fellows and will explore what the changing venture landscape means for entrepreneurs, investors, established companies, and business leaders.