Kenny J.
VC & Corporate Development | Ex-GV, CapitalG, Goldman Sachs
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Studied at University of California, Davis
Works at South Loop Ventures
Available tomorrow at 6:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 1 hour
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Kenny's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
Get help with Skill Building, Venture Capital Strategy, and .
Kenny’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Principal
Operator and investor with experience across Google Ventures, CapitalG, Honeywell M&A, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs. I’ve evaluated 25+ early-stage deals, supported diligence on $400M in transactions, and helped raise capital and build financial discipline at an autonomous trucking startup. I coach with a structured, no-nonsense approach focused on sourcing, diligence, investment thesis development, and financial modeling, backed by VC programs like Breaking Into Venture and Venture University and a deep network across founders, operators, and VCs.
Kenny can help with:
Skill Building
Venture Capital Strategy
Deal Sourcing
Portfolio Management
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Kenny
Deep Venture Sourcing & Diligence I bring hands-on experience across the full venture lifecycle. At Google’s VC arms (GV and CapitalG), I spent five years evaluating early-stage teams and supporting late-stage growth investments—building models, competitive landscapes, and IC-ready materials for more than $400M in deployed capital. Today, I source and evaluate Pre-Seed to Series A startups as a Venture Scout & Fellow with South Loop Ventures, focusing on Smart Cities, AI, mobility, and industrial automation. I conduct market mapping, diligence, and technology assessments to identify scalable, high-conviction opportunities. I also invest as part of the Black Angels Group, strengthening my independent deal evaluation and founder support skills, particularly around GTM, fundraising strategy, and financial modeling. I’ve advised dozens of founders and understand precisely what an Investment Committee needs to make a decision.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know firsthand how difficult it is to break into venture capital without guidance. Early in my career, I was talented and driven, but the industry felt opaque—no clear playbook, no standard interview path, and no obvious way to stand out. What changed everything for me was mentorship. Senior investors took the time to teach me how to think like an IC member, how to build a thesis that actually matters, and how to build relationships that open doors. Their guidance shaped my entire trajectory—from sourcing deals at GV and CapitalG to advising founders and scouting for South Loop Ventures today. I wouldn’t be where I am without those mentors. I coach because I want to give others what was given to me: clarity, strategy, and a real blueprint for breaking into a competitive field. I’ve seen too many capable people get overlooked simply because they don’t understand the unwritten rules of venture capital. Helping them bridge that gap—helping them speak the language, show up with conviction, and build lasting networks—is deeply meaningful to me. Coaching isn’t a side project. It’s a way to make the path into VC more accessible, more structured, and more honest for people who deserve a real shot.
Work Experience
Venture Partner
South Loop Ventures
2025 - Present
Leading investments end to end from thesis development, category mapping, sourcing, evaluating, closing and supporting. Venture Capital, Venture Financing and +2 skills
Angel Investor
Black Angel Group
2022 - Present
Investments, Venture Capital and +2 skills
Corporate Development
Bot Auto
2025 - 2025
M&A Research, Start-up Ventures, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, Valuation, Capitalization table modeling, market research
Honeywell Ventures
Honeywell
2023 - 2025
Industrial Automation: Drove Honeywell’s inorganic growth strategy by sourcing and evaluating tech and industrial acquisitions, leading diligence and integration efforts, and advising senior leadership on valuation, deal structuring, and strategic fit.
Corporate Finance and Strategy
2018 - 2023
💼 GOOGLE CapitalG (Google Capital) – Associate – Fintech / AI / Energy Transition * Diligence & Investment: Performed quantitative and qualitative diligence for $400M+ in late-stage investments across technology, data infrastructure, fintech, and automation. * Analysis & Reporting: Developed valuation models, competitive landscapes, and scenario analyses; prepared executive-ready investment materials. * Market Insight: Monitored emerging trends (fintech rails, digital markets, regulatory shifts) to inform internal investment perspectives. Google Ventures – Associate – Early-Stage VC * Startup Evaluation: Evaluated 25+ startups; led diligence cycles covering market sizing, competitive mapping, product analysis, and GTM review. * Data Synthesis: Synthesized large volumes of complex data into actionable insights for partners and portfolio founders. * Ecosystem Management: Cultivated relationships across founders, universities, and VC syndicates, directly applicable to cross-functional stakeholder management.
Kenny was also given offers to work at
Meta (Facebook)
Twitter
Lockheed Martin
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Goldman Sachs
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Google Cloud
Delinea
AWS
Education
University of California, Davis
MBA, Venture Capital / Investment Banking
2023 - 2025
Participated in case studies, organizing networking events, and fellowship at seed stage VCs
University of Houston
Bachelor , Finance
2012 - 2018
Activities and societies: Investment Banking Scholars Club, Finance Association, Research & Trade, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Undergraduate Real Estate Scholars Club Leadership