Speakers
Ty Montgomery
University Career Conference
Hear from Ty Montgomery - Network and Investments Associate at Next Legacy and former NFL Ride Receiver - and John Ailanjian, CFA - Managing Partner at Next Legacy - as they discuss how to launch your finance career.
Ty helps lead relationship development and investment support at Next Legacy. As part of both the network and investment teams, he focuses on building meaningful connections across the ecosystem, engaging athletes, LPs, GPs, and founders, while contributing to deal sourcing, diligence, and strategic community initiatives. Ty also plays an active role in advancing the firm’s signature programs and supporting athlete engagement across the platform.
Before joining Next Legacy, Ty spent nine years in the NFL, beginning his career with the Green Bay Packers where he became widely known for his versatility on the field. During his playing career, he developed a deep passion for finance, sparked by the Parable of the Talents in the Book of Matthew. What began as angel investing soon evolved into a full-time calling.
Ty graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Political Science. He grew up alongside more than 17 foster siblings and now serves on the board of Connections Homes, continuing his mission to support youth aging out of foster care through redemptive relationship, service, and mentorship.
Outside of work, Ty is grounded by his faith and energized by adventure, sports, and helping others grow. He's always down for a trip, a conversation about Jesus, a round of golf, or discovering a new favorite restaurant.
2025 - 2026 CFA Society San Francisco Board President
John is an investor in early-stage fintech, consumer, enterprise, and vertical SaaS companies, primarily in North America. He’s been instrumental in developing Next Legacy’s direct investment strategy through co-investments and dedicated direct funds. John also plays an integral role in programming and education for the firm’s fellowship program.
Previously, John was CEO and Founder of Aspen Highland Management. There he sourced and analyzed investments for high-net-worth families. His diversified portfolio included Loadsmart, Color Genomics, Palantir, ZipRecruiter, Unikey, Peek Travel, Uber, Facebook, New Fortress Energy, Top Golf, Coupang, and Boom Supersonic. John also spent nine years at Goldman Sachs in a cross-asset capacity, advising hedge funds and family offices on structured investments and strategies.
He received his B.A. in Economics from UCLA, where he serves as an Advisory Council Member for the Masters of Quantitative Economics. John is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program. He is a Board Member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and was recently inducted into the Society of Kauffman Fellows. In addition, John is actively involved with the Special Olympics of Northern California.
As a recent empty nester with his wife Beth in Burlingame, CA, he adores visiting their three children in college, exploring wine country, and finding the next best dining spot in San Francisco.