O'Shaughnessy Ventures

🚀 Applications for the New Batch of O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants Are Now Open! 🌟 Are you a bold thinker, an innovative builder, or a visionary creative ready to make a difference? The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants program is here to support you! With equity-free funding of up to $100,000, we empower extraordinary individuals and teams to bring transformative ideas to life. From revitalising endangered languages to exploring cutting-edge quantum computing, from creating mechanical hands for amputees to crafting art and music that echoes through generations—our Fellows and Grantees are shaping the future. 💡 Have a groundbreaking idea? Now’s your chance to join our global community of changemakers. Apply now and take your place among the merchants of light. ✨https://lnkd.in/g__96mag

🎉 We’re delighted to announce our newest O’Shaughnessy Fellow: Aida Baradari, a physicist and founder based in Cambridge, MA. Aida has been awarded a $100,000 O’Shaughnessy Fellowship to advance the development of a portable hardware device that protects users from being recorded by nearby microphones without their consent. At just 22, Aida brings remarkable experience, from building AR-controlled robotic limbs to conducting research at CERN and Harvard's Nanoscale Optics Lab. She is also the co-founder of Augmentation Lab, which brings together researchers, artists, and technologists to design human-centred tools. “We believe we should be able to choose when we are being listened to, what happens with our conversations, and how to maintain our privacy.” – Aida Baradari Our founder and CEO, James O'Shaughnessy, commented, "The proliferation of smartphones and other consumer technologies has brought numerous benefits, but also increased our vulnerability to unwanted recording. Aida's innovative approach is exactly the kind of practical, intelligent solution OSV seeks to support–and she has the proven experience to deliver." Welcome to the OSV community, Aida. We’re excited to support your journey! #OSVFellows #PrivacyTech #FutureOfHardware #WomenInSTEM #TechForGood

Big things are happening at OSV 👇 We’ve launched Infinite Books with Jimmy Soni as Editor-in-Chief, released our first title Two Thoughts, and are offering $100k Fellowships for bold ideas — applications open until April 30th. Plus: AI debates, poetic physics, dream maps, portfolio companies updates, and ancient wisdom from the I Ching. Catch the full OSV April update here → https://lnkd.in/g_CV2quv #OSV #InfiniteBooks #TwoThoughts #Fellowships

🚀 Introducing Infinite Books: A New Era in Publishing 📚 We're proud to announce the launch of Infinite Books, a bold new publishing venture reimagining the relationship between publishers, authors, and readers. Leading the charge as CEO and Editor-in-Chief is award-winning author Jimmy Soni, whose deep experience as both a writer and editor makes him the perfect leader to drive this vision forward. Why Infinite Books? The publishing industry is evolving, but too often, traditional models haven't kept pace with the needs of modern authors and readers. Infinite Books is changing that by combining the quality standards of traditional publishing with innovative approaches to contracts, editorial support, and marketing. "The publishing industry is at an inflection point," said Soni. "While books remain magical, almost everything about how we discover, create and share them has evolved. At Infinite Books, we're building the publishing house that authors deserve—combining editorial excellence with the speed and flexibility modern creators expect. By rethinking everything from contract structures to the editorial process, we believe we can create a new model that serves both authors and readers better." James O'Shaughnessy, executive chairman of Infinite Books and founder of OSV, commented: "In Jimmy, we've found a leader who uniquely understands both the creative and business sides of publishing. His track record speaks for itself—he's written acclaimed, bestselling books of his own and helped shepherd numerous other authors to success." Follow Infinite Books to stay updated on our new journey. Authors, creators, and readers—this is for you. 💡📖 #InfiniteBooks #OSV

Passionate about your project but need support to bring it to life? Our Fellowship Program is designed for visionaries like you! ✨ What our fellows say: "It allowed me to focus solely on my book and travel to different schools." "A big bet on the future that helped me move forward." "It was great to see the amount of support in making this a reality, which is incredibly hard." The program offers: - Financial backing to pursue your concept without employment concerns - A supportive community of innovative thinkers - Global networking and travel opportunities Ready to take your idea to the next level? Applications are still open! https://lnkd.in/gGxsrpG4 Tag someone with a world-changing vision who deserves this opportunity. #FellowshipOpportunity #Innovators #OSVFellowship

Money isn't just about numbers—it's about mindset. The most successful people understand that financial peace comes not from hoarding wealth, but from aligning it with your values. From Jared Dillian's advice to stop stressing about small expenses to George Mack's perspective that money is "the best video game ever designed," these insights reveal a deeper truth: true wealth isn't measured by your bank account, but by your relationship with money. Read the full article on Infinite Loops substack https://lnkd.in/d2KEBKEt

Imagine someone offered you One year and $100,000 to pursue your boldest idea. No. Strings. Attached. Sounds too good to be true but exactly what James O'Shaughnessy is doing. O'Shaughnessy Ventures has already funded more than 22 people from all around the world since 2022 to pursue their wildest idea. They've started companies, filmed documentaries, released music with over 1 Billion cumulative streams, and are researching data storage in plants, building new magnetic materials, saving dying languages and much much more https://lnkd.in/dzVx9kZP P.S: Last date to apply is 30th April 2025

Calling all data-savvy engineers! 🚀📚 Our vertical Infinite Books is on a mission to revolutionise publishing. We’re tackling fragmented publishing data and turning it into powerful, actionable insights for authors and publishers. We're looking for a founding engineer to help build this from the ground up. If you love working with data, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a real impact in the publishing world—let’s talk! ✅ Remote-first ✅ High-impact role ✅ Opportunity to shape the future of publishing Interested? Know someone who might be? Apply now 📩 #hiring #engineering #publishing #startup https://lnkd.in/g7ZcaGN9

The countdown is on! You have just 3 days left to submit your application for the O'Shaughnessy Fellowship 2025 and be among the first considered for our $100K equity-free fellowship. The early application window closes on February 28th! ⏳ Extended window: March 1 - April 30, 2025 But why wait? Apply now to bring your boldest ideas to life and secure your spot in this transformative opportunity! 💡 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g__96mag #OSVFellowship #Innovation #Creators #Builders

🚨 Last Call for Early Applications: O'Shaughnessy Fellowship 2025! 🚀 Don't miss your chance to be among the first considered for our $100K equity-free fellowship. Early application window closes on February 28th! Extended window: March 1 - April 30, 2025 But why wait? Apply now and turn your boldest ideas into reality! 💡 Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gGxsrpG4 #OSVFellowship #Innovation #Creators #Builders #Researchers