Webinar
Chestnut Street Presents: Venture Capital 101
Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partners Brian Keil and Mason Hale for an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of venture capital, hosted by Chestnut Street Ventures.
This webinar is designed for investors who want to understand how venture works, why it’s a valuable component of a diversified portfolio, and how Alumni Ventures makes investment decisions across early- and growth-stage startups. Brian and Mason will share insights on sourcing, diligence, portfolio construction, and the unique approach Chestnut Street Ventures takes in curating high-potential investments.
Whether you’re new to the asset class or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will provide valuable perspective into the world of VC. There will be time for audience Q&A to address your questions about how to get involved and make the most of your venture journey. Reserve your spot today to gain foundational knowledge and discover how Chestnut Street Ventures fits into the broader Alumni Ventures ecosystem.
Why Attend?
- HomeLearn the basics of how venture capital works and why it’s a key part of a long-term investing strategy
- HomeUnderstand how Alumni Ventures evaluates opportunities and builds diverse, high-potential portfolios
- HomeHear directly from Managing Partners Brian Keil and Mason Hale about the Chestnut Street Ventures approach
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.