Tiana T.

Tiana T.

5.0

Forbes 30U30 VC trained by Top Silicon Valley Firms

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Studied at Morehouse College

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Works at Tukes & Company

Available Monday at 11:00 AM UTC

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Tiana’s Venture Capital Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Angel Investor

50+ people coached for Venture Capital

Tiana has helped clients get into these companies:

I began my venture capital career at Sequoia Capital, where I learned directly from some of the industry’s best—gaining firsthand insight into how top firms identify and support exceptional founders. I went on to receive additional training through a selective venture scout program affiliated with Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sequoia, which sharpened my ability to assess early-stage opportunities and develop a strong investment thesis. Today, I bring that experience into my work as an angel investor, backing founders who are building with intention and ambition. As the first transgender woman to work in the venture capital industry, I also understand what it takes to navigate nontraditional paths and succeed in competitive, high-barrier spaces. If you're looking to break into VC or grow a meaningful career in the ecosystem, I’m here to help you move strategically—and unapologetically—toward your goals.

Tiana can help with:

LinkedIn Review

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Behavioral Interview Prep

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About Tiana

Tiana Tukes is an American businesswoman, academic, and humanitarian whose career bridges capital, culture, and change. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first trans woman of color in venture capital, she has advised Silicon Valley firms, co-founded a nonprofit advancing LGBTQ investors, and taught at Spelman College, where she received the June Jordan Faculty & Staff Award. Formerly a public appointee in the City of Atlanta, she has contributed to civic initiatives focused on inclusive economic growth. Tiana began her career as a journalist at Black Enterprise and The Huffington Post, and graduated with high Latin honors from Morehouse College, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and recognized as an HBCU All-Star by The White House.

Why do I coach?

Everyone deserves a champion—someone who sees their potential clearly, even when they’re still finding their footing. I coach to be that steady, encouraging presence in my clients’ lives. Whether they’re launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, or stepping into leadership, I’m there to amplify their vision, celebrate their wins, and help them move with clarity and confidence. Witnessing their growth and success is one of the greatest joys in my life.

Work Experience

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Strategic Advisor

Slauson & Co

2024 - Present

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Founder & CEO

Tukes & Company

2015 - Present

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Adjunct Professor

Spelman College

2024 - 2024

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Founder

LGBT+VC

2022 - 2024

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Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

Silicon Valley Bank

2022 - 2022

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Principal

Colorful Capital

2022 - 2022

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Management Consultant

Accenture

2017 - 2021

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Research

Sequoia Capital

2020 - 2020

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Strategy & Operations

Spotify

2017 - 2017

Education

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Morehouse College

Bachelor of Arts, Cinema, television & emerging media studies

2013 - 2017

Grade: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

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