Webinar
The Fence Ventures Last Call
Join Alumni Ventures’ Brian Keil for a session highlighting the Fence Ventures Fund and Syndicate and how investors can participate in network-powered venture capital with fellow Carnegie Mellon alums at the forefront of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure innovation.
The session will cover the fund’s investment thesis, a recent standout investment, and what sets the approach apart in the venture landscape. Brian will provide a detailed look at how the Alumni Ventures team sourced and evaluated this cybersecurity company, offering a clear view into the decision-making process around technology differentiation, market dynamics, and execution signals.
The conversation will also explore how venture investors assess innovation across cybersecurity — from threat detection and cloud security to infrastructure protection and emerging defense technologies — and what it takes for a startup to break through in a highly competitive, mission-critical market. You’ll also learn how the Carnegie Mellon network provides unique access to top talent and technical founders in these critical sectors.
Whether you’re a current investor or exploring opportunities in cutting-edge technology, the session will provide an opportunity to ask questions and better understand how Fence Ventures backs leading companies protecting our digital future. Reserve your spot for this valuable look into the investment process and portfolio strategy alongside fellow Carnegie Mellon alums.
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Why Attend?
- HomeLearn about Fence Ventures' investment strategy in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure alongside fellow Carnegie Mellon alums
- HomeGain insight into a recent standout investment and how the team evaluates companies in mission-critical sectors
- HomeUnderstand how network-powered venture capital provides unique access to top technical talent and founders
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
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.