Eric K.
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Bessemer Venture Partners investor on how to pivot into VC
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Bessemer Venture Partners
Available Wednesday at 9:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 13 hours
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Eric's Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
10+ people coached for Venture Capital
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I used my MBA to gain internship experience at two different funds throughout my MBA and then joined Bessemer Venture Partners full time.
Eric can help with:
LinkedIn Review
Technical Interview Prep
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Eric
I'm a recent graduate from Harvard Business School and was able to successfully use my MBA to transition from working at a startup to working at a multi-stage venture capital firm. I was also admitted to Wharton, where I was offered significant scholarship. I've transitioned a lot over my career - from consulting, to product management at a startup, to venture capital - so I know how challenging it can be to stare down a new path. I've reworked my resume for many different use cases, and I can help do that for prospective MBAs. I also used to be the editor-in-chief of my school newspaper so know a thing or two about editing and writing. I love working with people and have been a tutor or teacher my whole life. I've taught or tutored people from elementary school to working adults in chemistry, math, SATs, college applications, and the GED.
Why do I coach?
I have seen the impact of mentoring since I was in middle school. I started tutoring grade school students in Math when I was in 8th grade, then continued tutoring through high school in Chemistry and Calculus. In college I tutored at a local charter schools in West Philadelphia and volunteered to help low-income students with college applications and the SAT. Post-college, I taught a night GED course to working professionals who were looking to get their high school equivalency certification. Throughout all these experiences, I've seen how commitment and patience in mentorship can entirely change outcomes. I look forward to helping prospective MBAs achieve similar successful outcomes.
Work Experience
Investor, Venture Capital
Bessemer Venture Partners
July 2022 - Present
I lead Seed - Series C investments in vertical software and fintech businesses.
MBA Investor
FirstMark Capital
2021 - 2022
Worked on the investment team during my MBA
Product Manager
Via Transportation
January 2018 - July 2019
I led our payments products and customer funnels.
Consultant
Deloitte
August 2016 - December 2018
I worked on CFO strategies, mostly in the consumer and retail industries.
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2020 - 2022
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Political Economy
2012 - 2016
Eric was also personally admitted to
The Wharton School (UPenn)
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