Richard S.

Richard S.

Break Into VC | From Startups to Boardrooms | Career Clarity & Growth

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Studied at University of Southern California

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Works at Mosaic General Partnership

Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC

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Richard's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $99/hr

Get help with Career Planning, Professional Networking, and .

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Richard’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Experience level: Director

As part of the founding team at Mosaic, an early-stage venture capital firm that raised $200M, I’ve spent over a decade leading fundraising, business development and strategic partnerships initiatives - and working alongside some of the biggest names in sports to bridge on-field and on-court excellence with access to cap tables and boardrooms. This journey has given me a front-row seat to how top performers think, evolve, and lead. I’ve built teams, navigated complex business landscapes, and helped transform potential into performance - in startups, corporations, and people alike. As a coach, I draw from these experiences to focus on you - the person behind the title. My approach centers on navigating inflection points with clarity and confidence - whether you’re breaking into a new industry, climbing the corporate ladder, or launching something of your own. If you're thinking about a career or advancing in the world of business development or venture capital, I have first hand experience. I’m not a media mogul, but I’ve explored the world of podcasts and video storytelling, and I believe everyone has a story worth refining and amplifying. Let’s connect and chart your next chapter - one defined by purpose, growth, and measurable results.

Richard can help with:

Career Planning

Professional Networking

Networking Strategy

Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration

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Work Experience

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Founding Partner

Mosaic General Partnership

March 2021 - Present

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Podcast Host

Nine Zero Plus

January 2021 - Present

A series of stories and commentary on soccer players and the game.

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Director, Business Development

LinkedIn

April 2020 - September 2021

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Senior Manager, Business Development

LinkedIn

January 2018 - March 2020

Promoted to Director, Business Development.

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Business Development Manager

LinkedIn

September 2016 - December 2017

Promoted to Senior Business Development Manager.

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Director, Business Operations

URX

January 2016 - May 2016

A mobile ad network that connected apps together using a knowledge graph. URX was acquired by Pinterest after raising $15M from Accel, Google Ventures, First Round Capital, SV Angel and Y Combinator (S 2013).

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Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

URX

April 2014 - December 2015

Promoted to Director, Business Operations.

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Platform

First Round Capital

January 2012 - April 2014

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Analyst

First Round Capital

January 2011 - December 2011

Started as an Analyst and transitioned to Platform team.

Education

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University of Southern California

B.S., Business Administration and Finance

2003 - 2007

Activities and societies: Club Soccer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Richard S.

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