Webinar
Thematic Investing with Triphammer Ventures
Join Alumni Ventures’ Brian Keil and Mason Hale for a focused conversation on Thematic Investing with Triphammer Ventures, the fund tailored for the Cornell University community and its extended network.
This session will explore how Triphammer Ventures identifies powerful macro trends—such as AI, digital health, and sustainability—and invests in startups aligned with those themes. Brian and Mason will walk through how the fund builds a diversified, high-conviction portfolio around these trends while maintaining rigorous diligence standards. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how thematic investing can help drive strong returns and access innovative companies poised to shape the future.
Whether you’re a Cornell alum or an investor looking to explore venture capital through a strategic lens, this session will provide actionable insights. Reserve your spot today to learn how Triphammer Ventures puts big ideas to work through targeted venture investing.
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Why Attend?
- HomeDiscover how Triphammer Ventures builds a portfolio around high-impact themes like AI and climate tech
- HomeLearn how thematic investing complements traditional venture strategies for enhanced diversification
- HomeHear directly from the Triphammer team about opportunities for Cornell-connected investors
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 Alumni 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.