Webinar
Introducing the Chestnut Street Syndicate: Build your portfolio, Your Way
Join Alumni Ventures’ Brian Keil and Mason Hale for an exclusive introduction to the Chestnut Street Syndicate, a new way for Penn alumni and affiliates to build a custom venture portfolio.
This webinar will walk through how the syndicate works, what types of deals it offers, and how you can participate on a deal-by-deal basis. Learn how this flexible model gives you access to curated opportunities across sectors—while letting you invest on your terms.
Whether you’re a seasoned venture investor or just getting started, this session will offer insight into how to stay engaged and informed as compelling new deals arise. Don’t miss this chance to explore how the Chestnut Street Syndicate can complement your investment strategy. Secure your spot to learn how to take part in the next wave of innovation.
Want to access our Chestnut Street Ventures Syndicate startup deals to see, evaluate, and optionally invest? No cost, no commitment.
Why Attend?
- HomeLearn how the Chestnut Street Syndicate offers direct, flexible access to venture deals
- HomeUnderstand how to evaluate and invest in companies alongside the Chestnut Street team
- HomeDiscover how this model fits into a long-term venture capital strategy
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.