Webinar

An Introduction to Triphammer Ventures

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Watch an on-demand presentation about Triphammer Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Cornell alumni and friends of the community. The discussion will be led by Managing Partner Brian Keil and Partner Wesley Yiu.

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Post Webinar Summary

Brian Keil, Managing Partner of Triphammer Ventures’ leadership team, introduced the audience to Triphammer Ventures and outlined the benefits of adding venture capital to investment portfolios. The presentation emphasized that Triphammer Ventures is a venture capital fund centered around the Cornell University alumni community and is part of Alumni Ventures, a leading VC firm for individuals. With a diversified portfolio approach, Triphammer aims to create wealth for Cornell alumni and supporters by investing in 20 to 30 venture-backed companies. The discussion covered the advantages of venture capital, such as potential outperformance of public markets, low correlation to public market volatility, and opportunities to invest in innovative companies that remain private longer. The speakers highlighted the current favorable conditions for venture capital investments, including improved valuations and terms, making it an attractive time for potential investors to consider this asset class. The presentation concluded with a brief overview of the Triphammer Ventures team and their experience in the industry.

This webinar is open to all alumni and friends of Cornell.

During the session, we discuss:

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    The goal and structure of the fund
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    The value of the Alumni Ventures’ model
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    Some examples of current portfolio companies
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    The benefits of diversifying into venture capital
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    The minimum requirements needed to invest in the fund
About Alumni Ventures

Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures

About your presenters

Brian Keil
Brian Keil

Managing Partner, Triphammer Ventures

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.

Wesley Yiu
Wesley Yiu

Partner, Triphammer Ventures

Wesley has a background in both technology and investing. Previously, he served as a product manager at BlackRock Solutions. While at BlackRock, he helped grow and scale their enterprise risk analytics platform, including facilitating the on-boarding of a $300 bn AUM client. He later transitioned to a traditional investment role where he worked as an investment strategist for the fixed income division of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which manages over $400 bn in AUM across macro and credit strategies. He is also the author of the blog The Unofficial VC. Wesley received his BS from the College of Engineering at Cornell University.

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