Jay Sehgal
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Studied at Wake Forest University
Works at MetaProp
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Not currently taking new clients
About Jay
I am an early-stage technology startup investor and advisor. I have a passion for learning about and leveraging emerging technologies, building businesses from the earliest stages, and leading high-performance teams. I have over a decade of experience across venture capital & growth equity investing, high-growth VC-backed startups, and professional services (investment research & management consulting). I received my MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and BA in Psychology from Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!). I currently reside in Brooklyn, New York with my lovely wife Sarah and nefarious cat Mario.
Why do I coach?
I really enjoy working with early-career professionals and helping them navigate the formative years of their career. If you are interested in or need help with career pathing, MBA admissions, interview prep, etc., please do not hesitate to reach out.
Work Experience
Chief of Staff
MetaProp
June 2024 - Present
I am responsible for finding and evaluating new investments, running due diligence processes, and helping founders build category-defining companies. I work alongside MetaProp GP Zak Schwarzman overseeing investment team governance, strategy, management, and technology. MetaProp invests in "PropTech" startups that are building the future of the built environment, which can span many sectors including marketplaces, fintech, B2B SaaS, and climate-tech. Venture Capital, Market Research and +2 skills
Spring Intern
Ardent Venture Partners
January 2024 - May 2024
Ardent is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in AI-native apps and infrastructure, vertical SaaS, and B2B fintech. I joined the team as a Spring Associate to support GP Phil Bronner invest out of Ardent Venture Fund I; supported investments in e:cue AI, Roe AI, and Swivel (fka PilotDesk).
Consultant - Senior Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
2022 - 2024
Select case work in generative AI (GenAI), corporate strategic partnerships, fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband, enterprise data maturity / cloud transformation, electronic health records (EHR), and more. Strategic Partnerships, Market Research and +3 skills
Summer Associate
Altman Solon
June 2021 - August 2021
Select strategy and investment due diligence case work in "Big Tech" and integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) industries; Altman Solon is the world’s largest global TMT strategy consulting firm.
MBA Intern
Stripes
2021 - 2022
Stripes is a NYC-based growth equity firm that invests globally in companies with amazing products for consumers and businesses and helps them scale. I was the first MBA intern hired by the investment team to support thematic research and investment due diligence for growth-stage Software and Consumer companies. Sectors of research included enterprise cybersecurity, FinTech, HR Tech, ClimateTech, MLOps, DevTools, web3 / digital assets, gaming, and more. Research, PowerPoint and +2 skills
Manager
AlphaSights
July 2014 - July 2019
Education
Wake Forest University
BA, Psychology
Activities and societies: Board of Trustees - Student Trustee, Student Technology Council President, Student Adviser, University Committee for Information Technology, President's Aides, Theta Chi Fraternity President, Men's Ultimate
Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship and Finance (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
Activities and societies: Corporate VC & Innovation Fellow - due diligence of new fintech businesses targeting the small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector at numo - the fintech lab of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Vice President - Alpha Asset Management Club Portfolio Manager - Tepper Opportunity Fund President - Basketball Club 1st Place - 2021 Cornell Investment Portfolio Case Competition 2nd Place - 2022 Michigan Ross Future of Mobility Case Competition
7 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Jay has helped Leland clients get into MetaProp