Walter Woo
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Break Into VC With a Stanford MBA & Emerging Markets Investor
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at Pano
Not currently taking new clients
Walter’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in venture capital and leadership, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate the competitive world of venture capital. As a former Army Officer and Chief of Staff at Pano, I have honed my skills in strategic leadership and AI transformation. My venture capital experience spans investing in early-stage startups across diverse sectors such as AI, space, and climate at Starlight Ventures, as well as emerging markets in Southeast Asia with Alter Global. I have coached numerous individuals, leveraging my insights from both the military and business school environments at Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford GSB. Whether you're looking to break into venture capital or refine your investment strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!
Walter can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deal Sourcing
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Freelancing
Fundraising
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Venture Capital Strategy
Walter also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Service Academies & ROTC , and Transitioning from the Military. 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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