Webinar
Why Invest in Venture Capital Now?
Join Alumni Ventures’ David Beazley and Mike Peri for an engaging conversation about why now is a compelling time to invest in venture capital.
In this session, they’ll break down current market dynamics, historical performance trends, and how venture capital has historically thrived during periods of uncertainty and innovation. David and Mike will also share insights on where they’re seeing opportunity—from AI and deep tech to health and climate innovation. You’ll gain an understanding of how diversified VC portfolios are built and why early-stage investing can play a powerful role in long-term wealth creation.
Whether you’re new to venture or looking to deepen your exposure, this webinar will help you take the next step with confidence. Reserve your spot today to learn why now may be the smartest time to get started in VC.
Why Attend?
- HomeUnderstand why market timing matters in private investing
- HomeLearn how venture capital performs across economic cycles
- HomeHear from seasoned investors on where the next big bets are being made
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
David has played a leading role in many aspects of the VC investment cycle: structuring transactions as a fundless sponsor, improving operations as a consultant, leading management teams as a CEO, evaluating opportunities as an investor and advisor, and selling companies as a licensed business broker. Previously, he founded Synergy Financial, a private capital and consulting firm for entrepreneurs, PE professionals, and family offices. He started his investment career as a professional advisor managing millions in assets. David has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern and played for the two-time Big Ten Championship Northwestern Wildcats Football Team. He serves on the NUvention and Kellogg Entrepreneurial Center Advisory Boards.
Arch View Ventures, Managing Partner
Mike, an accomplished venture capitalist and operator with over a decade of industry experience, brings a wealth of expertise to Alumni Ventures. Before joining AV as a Partner, he held a Lead Director role at CVS Health Ventures, where he focused on investments in early and growth-stage digital health companies and played a key role in shaping the firm’s portfolio management strategy. Prior to this, Mike served as a Partner at Distributed Ventures, an early-stage fund with a strong thematic emphasis on digital health, insuretech, and fintech sectors. His journey in the industry began with leadership in product and analytics at Yaro Health, a venture-incubated company that achieved a successful acquisition. Throughout his career, Mike has assumed pivotal roles in strategy, early-stage startups, and data science, shaping his comprehensive understanding of the venture landscape. Mike holds a Masters of Science in Applied Data Science from the University of Chicago, along with graduate and undergraduate degrees from DePaul University and the University of Iowa, respectively.