Webinar
Chestnut Street Ventures Final Call
Join Alumni Ventures Brian Keil and Mason Hale for a final opportunity to learn about Chestnut Street Ventures and how you can invest alongside the innovation emerging from the UPenn ecosystem and beyond.
This session will cover the fund’s investment thesis, recent deals, and what sets our approach apart in the venture landscape. Brian and Mason will also provide a detailed look at how we source and evaluate startups, giving you a clear view into our decision-making process.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this is a chance to ask questions and understand how to access diversified venture capital in a smart, simple way. Space is limited, and this is your last chance to join this vintage of the fund.
Why Attend?
- HomeGain insight into the fund’s latest portfolio highlights and investment rationale
- HomeUnderstand how Chestnut Street Ventures fits into your broader investing strategy
- HomeHear directly from the partner managing the fund and ask live questions
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
Brian is a seasoned venture capitalist with over 20 years of investing experience across a range of industries. Before joining Chestnut Street Ventures, Brian was the Managing Director for New York Ventures, the venture capital arm of the State of New York. Prior to that, he was VP of Strategy & Corporate Development at Arbitron (now Nielsen Audio) and a Managing Director at the Peacock Fund, the venture capital arm of NBC Universal. Before joining the Peacock Fund, Brian worked at GE Capital and Bain & Co. Brian holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a BS in Industrial Engineering from The University of Southern California.
Before joining Chestnut Street Ventures, Mason attended Waseda Business School in Tokyo, Japan where he earned an MSc in Finance and wrote a master’s thesis linking founders’ attributes and strategic partnerships to firm performance in new ventures. While attending Waseda Business School, Mason was selected as a G51 Venture Scholar and participated in the Global Venture Catalyst where he served as a graduate startup advisor. Mason also holds a BA in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin.