Venture Capital Coaches

Landed jobs and internships at top funds like Norwest, Floodgate, and Summit Partners. Have coached fellow students on breaking into the industry. Worked in the space for 2 years, ultimately pursued a full-time job operating due to fund economics at the junior levels. Can speak to breaking in but also thinking about building a long-term career in the space. I now work with emerging fund managers on fund launch strategy, and angel invest in ~5-10 companies a year.

Priya joined Smash Capital in April 2022 as a Venture Investor in the Los Angeles investment office. Most recently, Priya worked at March Capital, a growth-stage venture capital fund in Santa Monica focused on B2B SaaS investments. Prior to joining March Capital, Priya received her MBA from Columbia Business School. During her time at Columbia, Priya worked at a seed stage venture capital fund focused on investing in female founded startups, an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in entrepreneurial consumer brands, and an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in enterprise businesses. Before business school, Priya worked at Deloitte Consulting where she specialized in transforming business processes at Fortune 500 organizations. At Deloitte, Priya developed global technology solutions for Financial Services clients but served clients in a variety of industries including TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Consumer and Packaged Goods, and Professional Services. Outside of client service, Priya worked on a variety of entrepreneurial initiatives including consulting for grassroots organizations in Central America. Priya received her B.B.A from the University of Texas at Austin.

I have spent over 7 years in finance, interned at two top venture capital funds and have been an active angel investor since 2019. I have a deep understanding of how to prep for interviews, build a thesis to make your application stand out and most importantly, stay focused on the goals to find the right fund and stage of investing for you.

Welcome to my profile! As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Radix Innovation Capital, I am deeply committed to supporting diverse founders, including Women, BIPOC, and those from HBCUs, at the Pre-Seed or Early Stage. My experience as an investor in innovative companies like Backpack Health, AskHumans, Nestment, JuneBrain, and countless others has equipped me with a keen understanding of the venture capital landscape. I have successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of securing funding and scaling their startups. If you're looking to elevate your venture and gain insights from someone who is passionate about empowering underrepresented founders, feel free to reach out!

Former consumer & retail banker turned venture capital partner. I have 7+ years experience working in financial services, interacting with the largest businesses across consumer to businesses doing $5M in revenue. During business school I successfully used my previous industry experience to pivot into consumer VC, working with firms like CAVU Consumer Partners and Willow Growth Partners. I am now a partner at a new venture capital firm, which I have helped build from the ground up, covering everything from fund administration and operations to direct investing.

With extensive experience in venture capital and corporate development, I'm here to help you navigate the competitive world of venture capital. As a former Partner at CRV and Investor at Greylock, I've been involved in investments in groundbreaking companies like Niantic, Coinbase, and Mercury. I'm currently a Scout for Sequoia and Head of Corporate Development at Mercury.

With over a decade of experience in the VC industry, I've had the privilege of partnering with and supporting over 30 companies as a board member and investor. As a former Partner at Lerer Hippeau, I led investments in both enterprise and consumer companies, and currently, I advise and invest across the startup ecosystem. My background includes roles at top firms like FirstMark Capital and Flybridge Capital Partners, where I honed my skills in sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support. I've coached 20+ individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of venture capital recruiting and career. If you're looking to break into venture capital, manage your venture career, prepare for interviews, prepare for IC meetings or interested in guidance on your startup journey, feel free to reach out! Recognitions Include: - Forbes 30 under 30 - Business Insider: The Most Important VCs in NYC (2021-2024) - Business Insider: 9 VCs that every Early-stage Consumer Founder Should Know

With extensive experience at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the most renowned venture capital firms, I bring a unique blend of expertise in recruiting and coaching. During my tenure as a principal recruiter and heading a team for internal recruiting, I honed my ability to identify top-tier talent across diverse industries and roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture. This hands-on experience has equipped me with deep insights into strategic talent acquisition, workforce planning, and the nuances of building high-performing teams. My background also includes navigating complex hiring landscapes in competitive markets, which has strengthened my ability to coach others on optimizing their recruitment strategies. Beyond my technical recruiting skills, I have actively embraced a coaching mindset to elevate the recruitment process. By leveraging tools like open-ended questions and scaling techniques, I’ve helped candidates uncover their motivations and potential, fostering meaningful connections that go beyond transactional hiring. My approach aligns candidates with organizational values while emphasizing adaptability and long-term growth—a methodology proven to enhance productivity and retention. This combination of strategic expertise and personalized coaching ensures that I can effectively guide clients in achieving their recruitment and career development goals.

Hello! I am passionate about building a more equitable future for all -- regardless of where one comes from. With a robust background in venture capital and strategic operations, I am here to help you navigate the competitive world of VC - especially as a once 'non traditional' applicant (female, POC, non-US citizen, etc.) myself. As an Investor at Acumen, I focus on high-impact entrepreneurs, particularly in healthcare, and have honed my skills in identifying and nurturing transformative ventures. I truly enjoy helping people come closer to their academic and career oriented dreams -- and I have successfully coached 12+ individuals, guiding them to achieve their career goals in venture capital. Let's connect and craft a personalized strategy to help you break into this dynamic field!

VC associate at DN Capital, transitioned into it from a 'non-traditional' background.