Venture Capital Coaches, Events, and Resources

- I leveraged my pre-MBA summer internship at Lightspeed Venture Partners to pivot into VC, with my background as biotech researcher, self-taught coder at a unicorn, and AI founder - During Stanford GSB, I ran and won the bid to become a Co-President of the Stanford Venture Capital Club - During and after Stanford, I worked in venture capital, product management (Amazon AWS), startup advising, speechwriting, MBA admissions, angel investing, and SPV formations. - Co-President of Stanford VC Club, helping classmates pivot into VC through 50+ consulting sessions, mock interviews and resume reviews, candidates were successfully selected into Primary Ventures, CRV, and Norwest

I’ve spent over a decade helping funds and founders raise capital by building the investor relations, operations, and storytelling engines behind successful fundraises. I’ve established IR functions from the ground up, designed LP engagement strategies, and managed pipelines supporting over $100M in capital raised across early-stage and growth funds. My background spans Bain Capital Ventures (supporting a $10B+ platform and portfolio community of 400+ founders) and Daily Harvest, where I partnered with leadership on board operations and investor communications during a $100M+ Series D. Today, through my firm No Signal Capital, I advise early-stage funds and founders on narrative, materials, and fundraising strategy so they can run capital formation with confidence and discipline.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in the venture capital and entrepreneurial landscape, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. As a former Partner at Comventures and Associate at USVP, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of venture capital. My journey includes leading companies as CEO, such as Hip Digital Media and Endless, where I honed my skills in scaling businesses and driving innovation. I graduated from Stanford Graduate School of Business as an Arjay Miller Scholar, a testament to my dedication and expertise. Whether you're looking to break into venture capital or grow your startup, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

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.

Welcome to my profile! I'm John, and incoming student at the Stanford GSB and a current investor in a growth stage VC fund. Given the broad focus of my fund, I have a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and what it takes to succeed in the world of venture capital. I have evaluated hundreds of multi-million dollar investment opportunities, conducted due diligence, prepared investment committee memos, and worked directly with CEOs to improve their businesses. As an Associate at KSV Global, I have honed my skills in financial modeling, deal sourcing, and managing advisors. Prior to that, I worked at Bain & Company, where I gained experience in private equity due diligence and commercial excellence. If you're looking to break into the venture capital industry or need guidance on your startup, I'm here to help. Let's connect and discuss how I can assist you in achieving your goals!

With a robust background in both engineering and policy from MIT, I bring a unique perspective to the venture capital landscape. Currently, I am a Senior Principal at Montauk Capital, where I leverage my extensive experience from McKinsey & Company and Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners to guide startups towards sustainable growth and innovation. My journey has equipped me with the skills to analyze and support ventures in diverse sectors, including technology and infrastructure. If you're looking to navigate the complexities of venture capital and drive your startup to success, let's connect and explore how I can assist you in achieving your goals!

I’m an active investor at Level Up Ventures, backing pre‑seed and seed founders who’ve historically lacked access to capital. Previously, at Volvo Cars Tech Fund global CVC. I operated across the U.S., Europe, and China, sourcing and diligencing early‑stage deals and working with portfolio teams. I’ve also held roles with Microsoft’s venture fund (M12), F‑Prime Capital, and ByteDance, and I bring an operator’s lens from time at an early‑stage startup. I’ve supported multiple early‑stage investments end‑to‑end from market maps and thesis work to diligence, deal memos, and post‑investment support. I’ve completed two formal VC training fellowships (HBCUvc and the Black Venture Capital Consortium) and now volunteer coach in those communities. Having seen venture from the LP perspective (as a pension fund analyst), corporate VC, independent VC, and the operator seat, I know what hiring teams look for and how candidates can demonstrate investor judgment. I translate that into practical coaching: sharpening your investor narrative, building theses and market maps, preparing take‑home memos, and running partner‑style mock interviews.

As an Investor at Flashpoint VC, with prior Investment Banking experience at UBS, I bring a unique perspective and knowledge to coaching recent grads and early career professionals looking to break into VC & IB. My background gives me a deep understanding of the financial and strategic aspects crucial for success in both fields. I have successfully coached dozens of individuals, helping them land their next internship and full-time role in either field. Whether you're looking to break into venture capital, investment banking or advance your career, I'd be happy to connect and provide step-by-step guidance.

Investor across Healthcare, FinTech, Future of Work, and Sustainability. Approach is having an impact lens when investing.

I am qualified to coach due to my extensive experience and background in tracking consumer trends and market dynamics. I have worked for reputable venture capital firms such as XRC Ventures and DGS Consumer Partners, where I specialized in helping them identify and invest in emerging brands within the beauty and personal care space. Through my work with these firms, I have gained deep insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and the factors that drive success in this industry. My analytical skills and hands-on experience in evaluating potential investments have equipped me with a robust understanding of what it takes to succeed in this competitive market. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to help others navigate the complexities of the beauty and personal care sector, whether they are aspiring entrepreneurs or established brands seeking to enhance their strategies.