Mahsa Nami
Break into VC from Non-Traditional Background | MIT Master's | Ex. MBB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Montauk Capital
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✨HOW IT WORKS: • You can choose the number of hours you would like to invest in, and I will track that time as it is used synchronously (such as for live zoom calls) and asynchronously (such as for resume edits or case reviews in Microsoft Word). • You may use your hours for any program. • Please note that any live meetings on the phone or zoom must be re-scheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the time will be forfeited and counted towards to your hourly total.
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Mahsa’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Principal
20+ people coached for Venture Capital
Mahsa has helped clients get into these companies:
With a robust background in both engineering and policy from MIT, I bring a unique perspective to the venture capital landscape. Currently, I am a Senior Principal at Montauk Capital, where I leverage my extensive experience from McKinsey & Company and Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners to guide startups towards sustainable growth and innovation. My journey has equipped me with the skills to analyze and support ventures in diverse sectors, including technology and infrastructure. If you're looking to navigate the complexities of venture capital and drive your startup to success, let's connect and explore how I can assist you in achieving your goals!
Mahsa can help with:
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Fundraising
Investment Evaluation
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Venture Capital Strategy
Work Experience
Senior Principal
Montauk Capital
July 2025 - Present
Principal
Montauk Capital
March 2024 - June 2025
Senior Associate
Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
January 2022 - January 2024
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
November 2020 - January 2022
Senior Associate
McKinsey & Company
May 2020 - November 2020
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
January 2018 - May 2020
Mobility Analyst
World Economic Forum
2017 - 2017
Research Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
January 2016 - May 2017
Examined the economic, environmental, and social impacts associated with the switch from conventional vehicles to electric and methanol-run vehicles in China from both technology and policy perspectives through the use of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling
Research Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
September 2015 - August 2016
Conducted research on efforts nation-wide in advancing healthcare innovation and commercialization through the Convergence Project: the intersection of fields of sciences, engineering, and humanities to advance healthcare goals
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2017
Grade: 5/5 Activities and societies: MIT Energy Club: Finance Director / Energy Conference Panel Lead (Public-Private Partnerships), MIT Global Startup Workshop: Business Plan Competition Director, Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT): Fall Conference Co-Chair
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Technology and Policy
2015 - 2017
Grade: 5/5
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Mahsa has helped clients get into these companies:
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