Webinar
How Venture Investing Really Works: Insights from Bascom Ventures' Portfolios
Join Alumni Ventures Executive Partner Greg Baker and Senior Principal Keaton Nankivil for a behind-the-scenes look at how venture investing really works—through the lens of Bascom Ventures’ portfolios.
This webinar will break down how our team sources deals, evaluates startups, and builds a diversified portfolio of high-potential companies. You’ll hear real examples from Bascom Ventures’ investments and gain a clearer understanding of what goes into making smart, long-term venture decisions.
Whether you’re new to venture or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will offer valuable, real-world insights from seasoned investors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the venture process works—from sourcing to exit.
Why Attend?
- HomePortfolio Highlights: See real examples of how Bascom Ventures has backed standout startups.
- HomeVC Process Unpacked: Learn how deals are sourced, vetted, and supported throughout their lifecycle.
- HomeInvestor Education: Gain actionable insights into how venture capital creates long-term value.
Reserve your spot today for a practical look inside venture investing with Bascom Ventures. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
Greg has been a Managing Partner with Alumni Ventures since 2017. He is the Founder of Bascom Ventures and runs Towerview Ventures and has made more than 100 investments as a member of Alumni Ventures. These investments include: American Gene Technologies, SHINE Medical, Mission Bio, Axiom Space, Matchwell, and many others. Prior to joining AV, Greg was a highly accomplished executive with experience in corporate leadership, business development, startups, M&A, strategic planning, and more. He spent much of his career growing businesses in the electrical products, packaging, and chemical industries. Greg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin (’86) and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (’91).
Senior Principal, Bascom Ventures
Keaton has spent his career focused on high-level teamwork. A proud Wisconsin Basketball alumnus, he started his career playing professional basketball in Europe. He played for and led teams in competitions across Europe, including stops in Germany, Spain, Latvia and Italy. When he returned from overseas, his career focus shifted to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has worked with both institutional and corporate venture teams and completed and MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship. He holds a BS in kinesiology from UW-Madison and an MBA from the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the Wisconsin School of Business.