
Madhu G.
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How to land VC roles as a non-traditional applicant (international; woman)

Studied at Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Works at Acumen
Hiring Manager
Available today at 2:00 PM UTC
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Madhu's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly
Get help with Skill Building, Venture Capital Strategy, and .
Madhu’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
10+ people coached for Venture Capital
Madhu has helped clients get into these companies:
Hello! I am passionate about building a more equitable future for all -- regardless of where one comes from. With a robust background in venture capital and strategic operations, I am here to help you navigate the competitive world of VC - especially as a once 'non traditional' applicant (female, POC, non-US citizen, etc.) myself. As an Investor at Acumen, I focus on high-impact entrepreneurs, particularly in healthcare, and have honed my skills in identifying and nurturing transformative ventures. I truly enjoy helping people come closer to their academic and career oriented dreams -- and I have successfully coached 12+ individuals, guiding them to achieve their career goals in venture capital. Let's connect and craft a personalized strategy to help you break into this dynamic field!
Madhu can help with:
Skill Building
Venture Capital Strategy
Deal Sourcing
Portfolio Management
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Salary Negotiation
Fundraising
Behavioral Interview Prep
Work Experience
Investor
Acumen
June 2024 - Present
We invest in high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurs changing the way we tackle poverty in the US. Focus areas: Healthcare (Medicaid, SDOH, Women’s Health, among others) Learn more at: https://www.acumen.org/ https://www.acumenamerica.org/ https://www.acumenamerica.org/medicaid
Senior Program Manager
Amazon
May 2023 - August 2023
Strategy and Operations for Amazon Global Expansions Operations Management and Business Operations

Manager
PwC
May 2022 - August 2022
Hiring Manager
Led large teams of consultants to drive successful delivery of client projects; subject matter expertise in digital health strategy for Medicaid and low-income populations Healthcare Industry, Operations Management and +1 skill

Engagement Manager
PwC
January 2021 - May 2022
Focus on digital health strategy for Payers Healthcare Industry, Operations Management and +1 skill

Performance Management and Development
PwC
May 2020 - May 2022
Healthcare Industry, Operations Management and +1 skill
Madhu was also given offers to work at
Amazon
Education

Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 - 2024
Business Operations
Wellesley College
Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience, Women's and Gender Studies
2014 - 2018
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Wellesley Association for South Asian Cultures (Culture Chair), Slater Organization for International Students (South Asia Representative), Girl Up Campus (India Representative), International Students Orientation Leader, Transfer Students Mentor
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Madhu has helped clients get into these companies: