Journal

Thought leadership and industry insights from our community and our partners.
AYU events, lifestyle, adventure and membership perks.

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AYU Ski 2025

In March 2025, investment professionals from across the industry came together in the picturesque town of Courmayeur for the highly anticipated annual AYU ski trip—a perfect mix of alpine adventure and professional networking.

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AYU Women in Funds and Family Office Drinks

The AYU Women in Funds and Family Offices Drinks brought together thought leaders from the alternative investment industry for an evening of connection and conversation in London. The evening provided a welcoming and inclusive environment for women in the finance industry, creating a supportive space for genuine networking and connection. Attendees connected with mentors, peers, and industry leaders, engaging in thoughtful conversations around career growth and the challenges shaping the investment sector today.

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AYU Yacht Cocktails

AYU Yacht HQ returned to Miami Hedge Fund Week to host a series of exclusive networking event for alternative investment professionals to connect and explore opportunities in a relaxed setting.

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AYU Family Office Summit Miami 2025

The AYU Family Office Summit in Miami brought together an exclusive gathering of over 100 family offices and select investment professionals for a day of insightful discussions, strategic networking, and investment collaboration. With billions in investment capital represented, attendees engaged in 1-2-1 meetings, open pitches, and forum debates, fostering meaningful connections and exploring emerging investment opportunities.

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CryptoBrunch Miami with Amberdata

CryptoBrunch landed in Miami to bring together industry professionals, investors, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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The Role of AI in Transforming Private Equity and Hedge Funds

Advanced machine learning algorithms and natural language processing are used in everything from spotting market trends to streamlining portfolio management. In this article we dive into how AI transforms operations in private equity firms and hedge funds.

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AYU Member Spotlight: Shawn Douglass of Amberdata

Shawn Douglass is the CEO and co-founder of Amberdata, a digital asset data provider specialising in delivering comprehensive insights into blockchain networks, cryptocurrency markets, and decentralised finance. Founded in 2017 by Tongtong Gong and Shawn Douglass, Amberdata emerged to address the lack of robust data analytics in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Amberdata’s mission is to define and lead the market for digital asset data, market intelligence and research applications to provide customers with a trusted lens into the entire cryptoeconomy.

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AYU Oktoberfest 2024

On October 11, 2024, Oktoberfest brought a festive Bavarian atmosphere to Ranelagh Gardens, transforming the iconic Chelsea venue into a lively celebration of tradition, community, and good cheer.

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The AYU Golf Day

A stunning, sunny autumn morning in Richmond gathering with members and friends for a morning of Golf.

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The Family Office Summit

The Family Office Summit provided an exceptional platform for family offices to converge, discuss, and explore current trends and strategies in wealth management. This over subscribed event attracted a diverse group of participants, including family office executives, financial advisors, and industry leaders, all keen to engage in knowledge sharing and networking.

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The AYU COO Summit

The COO Summit held in the grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, brought together a vibrant mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry visionaries for a day of insightful discussions and networking. With the serene autumnal backdrop of Ranelagh Gardens, the event set a perfect scene for innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue focussed on the C-suite’s operational challenges.

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CryptoBrunch

Cryptobrunch returned on October 8th at the stylish Mayfair Townhouse. The brunch brought together leading investors, blockchain innovators, and crypto enthusiasts for a morning of engaging discussions, networking, and forward-looking insights into the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

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