O'Shaughnessy Ventures is a forward-thinking company that aims to break the cycle of applying outdated solutions to new problems. It achieves this by drawing insights from a wide range of sources, including ancient wisdom like the Tao Te Ching and modern advancements in artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to providing individuals with the tools and perspectives necessary to adapt and thrive in a complex and uncertain world. It operates the Infinite Loops podcast, which offers deep dives into the ideas of thought leaders and synthesizes content that provokes curiosity and learning.

O'Shaughnessy Ventures

We are more than just an investment company - we are a creative firm that empowers and inspires creators to bring their innovative ideas to life. Our goal is to not only provide financial support, but to also be a partner in building and growing the next life changing creative idea.

Join us for an enlightening discourse at The Future of Publishing Festival, co-hosted by Infinite Books and Interintellect!

📚 Date: April 13, 2024
📍 Location: Pratt Mansion, Marymount School of New York, NYC
🕰 Time: 2:30 pm - 7 pm

🎟 Event Tickets:
🔹 Public Tickets: Now only $319 (Early Bird Special until March 25)
🔹 Interintellect Member Tickets: Discounted to $249 (Early Bird Special until March 25)

Immerse yourself in insightful talks and panels featuring industry luminaries like Kyla Scanlon, Eric Jorgenson, Dan Shipper, Coleman Hughes, Jon Baskin, James O'Shaughnessy, Saeah Wood, Shadi Hamid, Sahil Lavingia, Dr. Tara Isabella Burton, Alice Albrecht and more!

Join us to explore the future of publishing, from new platforms to innovative writing technologies. Can't attend in person? Livestream available for Interintellect community members!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of publishing. Reserve your spot now!

https://lnkd.in/dbr4kd99 

#FutureOfPublishing #PublishingIndustry #InfiniteBooks #Interintellect

Lots going on at OSV HQ! Before we get to February’s Monthly Rewind, we wanted to share a few updates together with a couple of ways that YOU can get involved…

1. Introducing… the OSV Book Club!

“To be able to talk to your heart’s content about a book you like with someone who feels the same way about it is one of the greatest joys that life can offer.”

― Haruki Murakami

Looking to explore some new reads in 2024? Desperate to discuss how a book made you think and feel with a living, breathing human being? You’re in luck! Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or a curious newbie looking to meet some like-minded thinkers, the OSV Book Club is the place for you.

Alongside intellectually stimulating, fun and provocative discussions on an eclectic range of books, we’re offering exclusive giveaways, IRL meet-ups and more. To join (for free), just head on over to our Discord using this link.https://tally.so/r/wzNL81 See you there!


2. We’ve Awarded Our First Fellowship of 2024

"We can learn so much about a culture's history, traditions, values and more from its language. We are delighted to be able to support Jack in saving as many languages as we can."

― James O'Shaughnessy

HUGE congratulations to Jack Connor, a linguist, programmer, and author who will use his $100,000 fellowship grant to save dying languages by using AI.
By using existing and collected audio, video, and written content, Jack will train a large language model to communicate fluently in Navajo, an endangered language spoken primarily in the Southwestern United States. He will then build a repeatable process to use on the over 3,000 other endangered languages that exist today. Jack also aims to create a documentary to showcase his mission's importance and demonstrate the human face of the Navajo language.

Fellowship applications remain OPEN until and including 30 April 2024. Wherever you are, whatever you do, if you have a game-changing idea, a simple application can be the only thing standing between you and your dream future. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gGxsrpG4 


3. Are You Ready For The Great Reshuffle?

The Great Reshuffle touches every facet of our lives, from where we live to how we work, play and communicate.

Faced with such seismic change, legacy institutions are choosing to stick their head in the sand. Even as the old models collapse, the knee-jerk deference to the default way of doing things is a powerful impulse.

With their reticence comes YOUR opportunity. The gatekeepers are losing their grip. For those who truly understand The Great Reshuffle—what it is, what it means, and where it’s going— the opportunities in our new world are unlimited.

To learn more about The Great Reshuffle, check out our YouTube series.https://https://lnkd.in/gvn6w46z 

Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gvWTNMMT  

🎉 We're proud to award the first O'Shaughnessy Fellowship of 2024 to Jack Connor! 

Jack's groundbreaking project involves training a large language model to fluently communicate in Navajo, an endangered language primarily spoken in the Southwestern United States. Leveraging existing and collected Navajo audio, video, and written content, Jack's innovative approach promises to revitalize this culturally significant language.

But Jack's vision doesn't stop there. He plans to establish a repeatable process to extend this language preservation effort to over 3,000 other endangered languages worldwide. Additionally, Jack aims to capture the essence of his mission through a documentary, shedding light on the importance of linguistic diversity and showcasing the human face of the Navajo language.

Our founder and CEO, James O'Shaughnessy commented, "We can learn so much about a culture's history, traditions, values and more from its language. We are delighted to be able to support Jack in saving as many languages as we can."

Jack Connor said, "I'm humbled and incredibly excited by this opportunity, and thank OSV and Jim personally for funding such important work. Dozens of languages go extinct every year, so to get the chance to work with a prestigious organization such as OSV to turn the tide and save these languages is an immense opportunity to do good in the world. OSV is giving me the opportunity to fulfill my life's work."

Join us in celebrating Jack's journey and the incredible possibilities ahead! 

#OShaughnessyFellowship #LanguagePreservation #Innovation

The O'Shaughnessy Ventures Fellowship and Grant Applications for 2024 are still open! You have until April 30th to apply, check it out

As a listener of our Infinite Loops, you will be familiar with James O'Shaughnessy's thesis of The Great Reshuffle, an umbrella term for the series of societal paradigm shifts propelled by rapid technological advancement.

This is a BIG topic (some would say infinite). The Great Reshuffle touches every facet of our lives, from where we live to how we work, play and communicate.
Faced with such seismic change, legacy institutions are choosing to stick their head in the sand. Even as the old models collapse, the knee-jerk deference to the default way of doing things is a powerful impulse.

With their reticence comes YOUR opportunity. The gatekeepers are losing their grip. As time, space, and geography collapse, the vast expanse of the internet is becoming a playground in which anyone, anywhere, can unleash their potential.
For those who truly understand The Great Reshuffle—what it is, what it means, and where it’s going— the opportunities in our new world are unlimited.

Our ongoing YouTube series is designed to give you everything you need to navigate the changing world. https://lnkd.in/g_EXb9jK 

Previous episodes have explored the “how” and “why” of The Great Reshuffle and introduced some of its key concepts, such as network effects, variance amplification and leverage.

In the upcoming weeks, we’re shifting focus to the future of work. Over a series of videos (each a different segment of a larger narrative), Jim will guide you through the evolution of work, the impact of technology, the potential for disruption in old industries like publishing, the opportunities available to those with an “owner mentality”, and more.

The first video in this series, The Future of Cities, is now available. Jim explores how cities, built around a model of work that long predates the digital era, are transforming and what the successful cities of the future may look like.

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more!

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