Thesis Driven’s Buy Box series is only for accredited & institutional investors seeking to find the entrepreneurs and projects shaping the future of the built world.
In this edition, Brad & Paul put on their “institutional investor” hats and do a deep dive on the business model of ALUM Clubs and their new 68-unit luxury branded residences & social club in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Join the investor deep dive next Thursday, August 28th (Register here)
About the Event
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, August 28th | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
🎙️ Hosted by: Thesis Driven
🎯 Audience: Accredited & Institutional investors
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)
From boutique hotels to alumni clubs, hospitality has always reflected community. But what happens when you design an entire platform around alma maters — blending luxury residences, private clubs, and fan-first experiences in the heart of college towns?
Join us for a 60-minute deep dive with the co-founder & executive team of ALUM Clubs, a new brand redefining how alumni, parents & fans experience game days, weekends back in town, and milestone reunions.
ALUM Clubs combines world-class lodging, exclusive clubhouses, and fan-focused programming into a scalable model across 25+ college markets. The result: a category-defining approach to hospitality rooted in legacy, community, and institutional growth potential.
In this session, Brad & Paul of Thesis Driven will step into the role of “institutional investors,” engaging with the founders of ALUM Clubs to unpack the journey, dissect the OpCo/PropCo model, and explore how alumni loyalty can power a new kind of real estate platform.
What We’ll Cover
Why alumni, parent & fan demand makes college towns an overlooked luxury category
How integrated residences, F&B, retail and clubhouses create investable revenue streams
The OpCo/PropCo structure behind ALUM Clubs’ scalability
Legacy and network effects: alumni pride as a durable asset
How institutional investors assess alumni-driven hospitality at scale
Speakers Include
The Founders
David Vialli, ALUM Clubs
John Robertson, ALUM Clubs
Graham Boone, ALUM Clubs
The "Institutional Investors"
Paul Stanton, Thesis Driven
Brad Hargreaves, Thesis Driven
🎟️ Register now to see how alumni spirit, college-town luxury, and institutional capital are converging in the ALUM Clubs model.
Look forward to seeing you there —
Brad & Paul