Webinar
VC Playbook: How Time Arbitrage is an Investing Superpower

Join Alumni Ventures for an engaging session hosted by Todd McIntyre of Spike Ventures as he unpacks one of venture capital’s most powerful yet underappreciated tools: time arbitrage.
In this exclusive webinar, Todd will explore how long-term thinking can lead to outsized returns, especially in a fast-moving, hype-driven investment environment. Learn how successful VCs identify and back companies that may be overlooked by traditional investors—simply because they’re willing to wait.
This masterclass will break down how time arbitrage shows up in Spike Ventures’ strategy and why it can be a superpower for individual investors looking to play the long game. Whether you’re new to venture or a seasoned LP, this is your chance to understand the edge that patience provides. Reserve your spot now to gain an inside look at this foundational concept in venture investing.
Why Attend?
- HomeDiscover how time arbitrage works in venture capital and why it can unlock differentiated returns
- HomeLearn how Spike Ventures uses this strategy to identify and evaluate promising early-stage startups
- HomeHear directly from Todd McIntyre about the real-world applications of this powerful VC mindset
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Todd has more than 20 years of experience as a venture capital investor, entrepreneur, and senior technology operating executive, as well as deep knowledge of intellectual property and IP licensing. He has worked with capital structures ranging from seed stage investments to public offerings and has experience in many sectors, including consumer media and web, optoelectronics, telecoms, cleantech, and healthcare. Most recently, he was founding Managing Partner of Grey Sky Venture Partners, a life sciences and digital health fund that pioneered a venture finance model combining early-stage capital with fund-owned intellectual property. He also served as a senior business leader in a technology incubator fund, where he led efforts to build, fund, and spin out several new deep tech businesses. Todd received his BA from Hendrix College and holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.