Empowering & inspiring creators to bring their ideas to life. We're passionate about supporting the next generation of innovators through strategic investments.
The 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellowship applications are open!
This year we're elevating the program with extended reach, enhanced funding, and an expanded network.
Apply now or nominate someone outstanding through the Fellowship page on our website!
OSV Funds Prizewinning Filmmaker for Multiple Upcoming Projects
Jason Carman Will Use His $100,000 Grant to Grow His Weekly Documentary Series, “S³,” and Work on New Film Projects
OSV Funds Prizewinning Filmmaker for Multiple Upcoming Projects
Jason Carman Will Use His $100,000 Grant to Grow His Weekly Documentary Series, “S³,” and Work on New Film Projects
📣🎉 COMPETITION TIME 📣🎉
🎁 Win a personal wisdom-keeping device & exclusive access to
@BrianRoemmele
’s thoughtfully curated wisdom-eliciting questions.
All you need to do is to quote this tweet (tagging us,
@infinitel88ps
&
@BrianRoemmele
) with a text or video answer to
What would you build with $100,000?
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship program was launched in 2023 with a singular purpose: to support the ambitious individuals striving to build a better future for all.
The terms are simple: One year and $100,000 to work on anything you want.
The
O'Shaughnessy Ventures is thrilled to announce our first two $100,000 equity-free fellowship awards.
Congratulations to Dr. William Zeng and Nat & Martha Sharpe on being selected!
OSV Funds Prizewinning Filmmaker for Multiple Upcoming Projects
Jason Carman Will Use His $100,000 Grant to Grow His Weekly Documentary Series, “S³,” and Work on New Film Projects
Congratulations to
@Jac5Connor
, who will be using his O'Shaughnessy Fellowship to save dying languages with the help of AI, starting with the Navajo language.
What would you research with $100,000?
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship program was launched in 2023 with a singular purpose: to support the ambitious individuals striving to build a better future for all.
The terms are simple:
One year and $100,000 to work on anything you want.
What art would you create with $100,000?
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship program was launched in 2023 with a singular purpose: to support the ambitious individuals striving to build a better future for all.
The terms are simple:
One year and $100,000 to work on anything you want.
To celebrate the tremendous achievements of David and the rest of the team at
@1WriteofPassage
, we here at OSV are proud to offer 10 full scholarships to students in the final cohort.
Okay, it's time to get a little personal.
I have an update to share about my company, Write of Passage. We're going to shut down at the end of the year, and the next cohort will be our last.
This has not been an easy decision, but it’s necessary. And I want to explain what
📷 Exciting News!
Introducing
#OSVQuarterly
: your go-to for all things OSV. This inaugural edition includes updates on our 4 verticals, reflections from
@jposhaughnessy
& a sneak peek into 'the OSVerse,' our techno-optimistic sci-fi city.
Dive in now!
There are still 15 days left to apply in the early application window for O'Shaughnessy Fellowships!
1 year and $100,000 to work on anything you want.
Learn more & apply:
🚨Contest Alert🚨
Calling all creators! Do you ever feel like your creativity is a curse? Tweet your generative AI creative works around this theme using
#OSVxCreator
by February 3rd for a chance to win $1,000 in DreamStudio credits!
#AIArt
The second issue of the OSV Quarterly Magazine is here!
Featured Stories:
-The Future of Work
-Jim's Thoughts
-Recent Investments
-Exploring Complex Adaptivity
-Behind The Scenes With The OSV Team
Congratulations to
@diegorojaxx
for being selected as the winner of the first OSV
#aiart
contest!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries; we can't wait to see the incredible work you come up with for future contests.
Congratulations again to
@diegorojaxx
!
Have you ever wondered how many brilliant ideas have gone unnoticed, hidden in the shadows? At O'Shaughnessy Ventures, we see the immense potential in each idea, recognizing that every mind can make a world-changing difference. Whether your passion lies in technology, film,
The internet allows you to find your tribe, your audience, your 1000 true fans. You are no longer bound by the standard script.
You can work a job, build an app, create online content, or everything at the same time. The time of the career person is up. the time of the creator
👀👀👀
Are you passionate about the fusion of film and cutting-edge technology?
We’re launching a filmmaking competition to showcase how technological advancements are unleashing a new wave of creativity upon the world.
Keep an eye out for more details in the coming days!
Joining us at the Future of Publishing event: Kyla Scanlon (
@kylascan
)
Kyla is a writer and video creator focused on human-centric economic analysis that ‘demystifies the complex and provides context behind the headlines’.
🚨🚨Calling all filmmakers!🚨🚨
Are you passionate about the fusion of film and cutting-edge technology?
You’re in luck!
We’re launching a filmmaking competition to showcase how technological advancements are unleashing a new wave of creativity upon the world.
Winners will
The wait is over! The O'Shaughnessy Ventures Next Gen Film Contest is officially live. Win up to $5,000 in prizes!
For more information and to submit your entry, check out the Next Gen Film Competition page on our website.
Exciting news! Applications for the 10
@1WriteofPassage
scholarships sponsored by O'Shaughnessy Ventures are now open! Don't miss your chance—apply by September 9th!
Congratulations to Ian Davis on being selected as a 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellow!
Ian will continue his work on an affordable prosthetic hand. He intends to offer the device as an assembly-required DIY kit, enabling users to assemble, fit, and repair it independently.
We are thrilled to have teamed up with
@david_perell
to find up-and-coming writers and sponsor full-ride scholarships to his Write Of Passage school!
Congratulations to the winners of the scholarship:
Rahul Sanghi (
@RahulSanghi1
)
Rahul is turning Tigerfeathers (his Substack
Calling all experienced video editors, cinematographers, and sound operators!
O’Shaughnessy Ventures is hiring in connection with an exciting new Infinite Media project created and hosted by the one and only
@kylascan
!
Congratulations to Michelle Wang on being selected as a 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellow!
Michelle will be working to improve manufacturing methods by enabling faster, low-waste magnet production.
To clarify some confusion around the O'Shaughnessy Fellowships application deadline:
If you're considering applying for the Fellowships this year, take note: the early application deadline of Feb 29th, 2024 is just around the corner!
Need a little more time to perfect your
The 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellowship applications are open!
This year we're elevating the program with extended reach, enhanced funding, and an expanded network.
Apply now or nominate someone outstanding through the Fellowship page on our website!
Announcing the Winners of Our Next-Gen Filmmaking Competition 🍿🏆
Designed to showcase how technological advancements are unleashing a new wave of creativity upon the world, the competition required applicants to submit a video inspired by one of four quotes listed on our
📚✨ Join Our OSV Book Club on Discord! ✨📚
📖 Hey bookworms! Looking to explore some new reads in Q2? Join us at OSV to explore books mentioned in the Infinite Loops podcast!
- Engaging discussions 🗣️
- Fun activities 🎉
- Exclusive giveaways 🎁
- And much more!
🚀 How to
Over 1,000 live listeners and over 3 hours of thoughtful questions, discussion, laughs, and community building.
Thank you so much to everyone who attended, we look forward to the next one!
Full recording link for those that weren’t able to join us live:
A huge thank you for everyone who attended
@osventuresllc
first
@TwitterSpaces
!
Your attention is one of your most valuable resources and we're grateful and honored that you spent some of it on us.
Congratulations Nat & Martha Sharpe (
@natandmartha
) on finishing their OSV Fellowship project of making a documentary on education!
Nat & Martha Sharpe are on a mission to revolutionise the way we view learning, community, and survival. As a dynamic duo, their primary goal is
We would like to thank everyone for their entries in the wisdom-keeping competition that we ran with
@BrianRoemmele
&
@InfiniteL88ps
! We received loads of great submissions and have been amazed by all the wisdom on show. We will be reaching out to the winners in the coming days!
Congratulations to Mykhailo Marynenko(
@0x77dev
) on being named OSV's Chief Technical Officer!
Marynenko will strategically oversee the development of OSV's technical capabilities, spearheading several projects including in-house AI research.
I have an announcement - I'm going to the Arctic Circle for our first deposit into our language vault at the Arctic World Archive in Norway.
Our fundraiser to make our first deposit at the AWA went so incredibly well that a few things happened:
- We got a tiny bit sponsor to
Today is the final day to apply for the O'Shaughnessy Fellowships 2024 early application period!
1 year and $100,000 to work on anything you want, what are you waiting for?
To learn more and apply, visit our website:
Exciting news! Our very first OSV Community IRL Meetup in the heart of NYC is on the horizon. (Stay tuned for more events worldwide!)
Join our vibrant Discord community for the latest on OSV Fellowships 2024, job opportunities with our portfolio companies, Infinite Media
Mt Vesuvius, AD 79, buries and carbonizes an entire ancient library
Almost 2000 years later, The Vesuvius Challenge emerges, recovers previously unreadable lost texts
We have only scratched the surface
@natfriedman
joins Cost of Glory podcast (ep, 88) to tell the story 🧵
The next thrilling episode in our Great Reshuffle series, 'The Future of Work,' drops in the coming weeks.
Check out this exclusive sneak peek at one of the segments that focuses on how to prepare for the future of work!
Stay tuned for more...
Joining us at the Future of Publishing event:
@EricJorgenson
, an entrepreneur, writer, investor, and the CEO of Scribe Media, is dedicated to revolutionizing the way ideas are shared and preserved. With a keen eye for business development and instinct for storytelling, Eric is
We're Hiring!
Following last week's announcement, we’re on the lookout for a filmmaker to write and direct a feature-length documentary film covering the life of Dr. David Rhoiney (
@FiSurgi
)
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an up-and-coming filmmaker to make their
Introducing: The Life of David Rhoiney
A sneak peek behind the scenes of a major new Infinite Media film & book project chronicling the extraordinary journey of Dr. David Rhoiney (
@FiSurgi
).
___
David Rhoiney was born at the bottom.
As an impoverished African American child,
An absolutely fantastic list from the OSV team if you're looking for recommendations for your next watch/read/listen!
Feel free to share your top 3 with us as well!
Infinite Media Recommends
Here’s something to see you into the New Year: several OSV team members have handpicked three of their favorite watches, reads, or listens of 2023.
The content was not required to be published in 2023, so prepare for some deep cuts from the last 50+
The O'Shaughnessy Fellowships 2024 early application deadline is February 29th! (Don't worry, you can still apply until April 30th!)
To learn more and apply, please visit our website.
"Just apply"
~Diana Hrisovescu, OSV 2023 Fellowship Recipient
Join us this week for not one but two book club sessions hosted by our fantastic OSV community members,
@MrNicolasForero
and
@isha_godara
.
📷 If you're eager to dive into insightful discussions and connect with fellow book lovers, don't miss out! Click the link to join:
1/ 🚨Announcing the first members of
@osventuresllc
Advisory Council🚨
One of our missions at
@osventuresllc
is to put super smart people from different backgrounds in the same <virtual> or <actual> room and see how much new information we can generate by cross-pollination
@NikoMcCarty
is the founding editor of
@AsimovPress
, a publishing venture focused on biotechnology.
They publish compelling, data-driven pieces that unpack biotechnology and its applications, untangle convoluted ideas, and contextualize new ones. Asimov Press's goal is to
Join us for our upcoming Book Club hosted by
@MrNicolasForero
Get set to explore our next intriguing read and participate in vibrant conversations!
Date: May 31st at 12 PM EST
Title: The Lessons of History by Ariel Durant and Will Durant
Host: Nicolás Forero
Don't miss out on
O'Shaughnessy Ventures is thrilled to announce our first two $100,000 equity-free fellowship awards.
Congratulations to Dr. William Zeng and Nat & Martha Sharpe on being selected!
O'Shaughnessy Fellowship Spotlight: Keshav Sharma
Keshav is on a mission to enhance how human-machine interaction works for everyone at scale. His big idea is a spatial computing platform to Augment Human Capabilities & transform how we live, work, and play. To achieve this,
Don't forget to join us tonight at 8 PM EST for our AMA with
@jposhaughnessy
where he will be answering your questions about all things OSV. See you there!
We are thrilled to announce that we have opened up our OSV Discord community to the public! If you're interested in being part of a creative, supportive, and exciting community - look no further!
It has been an exciting and eventful several months here at O'Shaughnessy Ventures! We wanted to introduce the team that is hard at work behind the scenes on a daily basis to empower creators. Let's kick things off with our eponymous leader:
Jim O'Shaughnessy - Founder & CEO
If you've been hesitating to apply for the 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellowship class because you have questions, you're in luck!
Book your discussion call with one of our team members today!
🚨🚨Calling all filmmakers!🚨🚨
Are you passionate about the fusion of film and cutting-edge technology?
You’re in luck!
We’re launching a filmmaking competition to showcase how technological advancements are unleashing a new wave of creativity upon the world.
Winners will
If you missed the early application window, fear not, there's still time to apply for the 2024 O'Shaughnessy Fellowships!
The extended application window is open until April 30th! To learn more and apply, visit our website.
My grandfather, I.A. O'Shaughnessy, was born in 1885 in Stillwater, MN and died in 1973, at the age of 88. I was lucky to learn a lot from him as a kid when he would often come to our house for dinner.
I remember his stories about being born before the first airplane flight and
Discover the world between pages - join this month's OSV Book Club hosted by
@MrNicolasForero
in collaboration with
@interintellect_
This month's book is Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make by
@rorysutherland
We've gotten a lot of great feedback on the physical version of our
@osventuresllc
Quarterly Magazine.
If you're feeling retro and want an actual copy of the magazine, send your name and mailing address to info
@osv
.llc, we'll follow a first come, first served approach, cheers
ICYMI: Introducing
#OSVQuarterly
: your go-to for all things OSV. This inaugural edition includes updates on our 4 verticals, reflections from
@jposhaughnessy
& a sneak peek from
@hiromurose
into 'the OSVerse,' our techno-optimistic sci-fi city.
Update: We have extended the deadline for submissions until February 5th for the
#AIart
contest.
We are in awe of what the creative community has come up with thus far, and would love to give everyone a couple more days to create!
Joining us at the Future of Publishing event: Sahil Lavingia (
@shl
)
Sahil is the CEO and Founder of Gumroad, a platform that allows creators to make a living by selling products and services directly to their audiences.
Joining us at the Future of Publishing event:
@danshipper
is the CEO and Co-founder of
@every
, a daily newsletter bundle designed to be the home of ‘the best business writing on the internet.’
As a serial entrepreneur, seasoned operator, and prolific writer, Dan has built a
On Monday, May 6th, join O'Shaughnessy Fellow William Zeng (
@wjzeng
) in conversation with Asier Piñeiro Orioli (
@asierpovs
) as he discusses his efforts to fund and develop open-source quantum software & hardware.
Exciting news!
@jposhaughnessy
will be doing a live AMA tomorrow, January 11th at 8 PM EST on his Twitter account discussing all things OSV.
If you're unable to make it but have a question, feel free to reply to this tweet or send it to us via DM!