Walter Woo
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Transition to Civilian Roles with a Former Army Officer's Guidance
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at Pano
Not currently taking new clients
Walter’s Transitioning from the Military Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
Welcome to my profile! As a former Army Officer with eight years of service in high-performing, selective units, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning from the military to civilian careers. My academic journey through the United States Military Academy, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Harvard Kennedy School has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of leadership and strategic thinking. I have successfully coached numerous individuals in making this transition, leveraging my experience in venture capital and as a Chief of Staff to guide them towards fulfilling careers in various industries. Whether you're looking to break into business, tech, or any other field, I'm here to help you navigate the process with confidence. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your successful transition!
Walter can help with:
Career Transition
Financial Planning
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership Development
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Veterans Affairs
Walter also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Service Academies & ROTC , and Venture Capital. View all.
About Walter
As a son of immigrants and military veteran, I champion hard work, investing in skillsets, compelling narratives, and a little bit of luck. I served in the US Army after graduating from the United States Military Academy, leading and coaching soldiers and teams of up to 16 for the past several years. As a native Californian, I love anything on the water: surfing, sushi, and swimming in particular.
Why do I coach?
I did not have the same access to information and coaching that many of my peers had to break into elite fields and sectors. Information was found by diving deep into reddit threads, asking a thousand questions to people I wanted to emulate, and a bit of stubbornness. I coach because I want to help others, like me, have the resources to achieve their goals and democratize access to social and economic mobility.
Work Experience
Chief of Staff
Pano
2025 - 2025
Led AI transformation project. Supported GTM team.
Emerging Markets Venture Capital
Alter Global
2024 - 2024
Invested in early-stage startups in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.
Venture Capital
Starlight Ventures
2023 - 2023
Invested in early-stage startups in AI, space, biotech, materials, energy, climate, and compute.
Army Officer
US Army
2015 - 2023
Part of high-performing, selective units.
Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Administration - MPA
2023 - 2026
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Friend of Arjay Miller Committee; Rugby; Teaching Assistant, STRAMGT 582 - H.R. McMaster
United States Military Academy
Bachelor Degree, Political Science and Portuguese
2011 - 2015
Military Academy Liaison Officer - Admissions Representative - Coach, mentor, and recruit prospective candidates. Conduct interviews on behalf of the academy and congressional offices to assess potential for future service.
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