Venture Capital Coaches, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background as an Investor in Silicon Valley and extensive experience in strategic partnerships and business development, I bring a unique perspective to venture capital coaching. As the Director of Okta Ventures, I honed my skills in identifying and supporting cutting-edge technologies, and now I leverage that expertise to guide aspiring VCs. I've coached many individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of the venture capital landscape. Whether you're looking to break into VC or advance your career, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the venture capital world!

Most recently, I spent several years as a Technology Investor on Summit Partners' flagship $10B Growth Equity fund, where I was promoted early. At Harvard, I taught 100+ undergraduates in the largest course on Venture Capital Investing.

Former founder turned venture investor and company helper. Happy to jam on anything related to fundraising, investing, recruiting, or transitioning into venture! For those on the MBA path, I also went to Wharton as part of the dual-degree Lauder Program. Happy to help with admissions, GMAT, Lauder qualifications, and anything else on your mind.

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.

I have >10 years of investment experience across three different asset classes. This has allowed me to build a unique framework to capital allocation in the VC space. I broke into Venture Capital with 0 years of experience, in a market where I had no network, during a recessionary period. I can coach on (i) network building, (ii) thesis creation, (iii) interview prep, (iv) case studies and (v) IC pitches. I am happy to share frameworks for analyzing management teams and ranking idea quality. There are many ways to probe founders to gain insights beyond what they intend to disclose. I am happy to share my learnings.

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in the venture capital industry, I currently serve as an Investment Associate at Mount Judi Ventures, focusing on Consumer and B2B Tech-Enabled Services sectors. My journey in venture capital has seen me work on deals across Healthcare, Logistics, and AI, and launch an internal angel investor network platform. I have a strong track record in managing portfolio reporting and investment analysis at two of the largest angel investment platforms in the country. If you're looking to break into venture capital or need guidance on navigating the investment landscape, feel free to reach out!

Direct experience overseeing investments in early-stage companies in the West Coast & Latin America and managing a portfolio of c. 25 companies. Also went through the founder journey myself, from incubation in my Stanford dorm to a 10M USD revenue company backed by Founders Fund and Kaszek with operations in five countries. Certified coach under the Co-Active Training Institute, Upbuild, and the Aletheia Advanced Coaching Training program. Have personally guided over a hundred people in exploring venture capital and entrepreneurship, as well as in general career coaching. I would love to meet you and hear about your goals. Please feel free to reach out if interested in exploring further.

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.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and extensive experience in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, I'm here to help you navigate your path to success. As a Co-founder & CEO of Torpedo Now and a former Investment Officer at NFX, I have firsthand experience in what it takes to secure funding and grow a successful business. My background at McKinsey & Company has equipped me with strategic insights that I leverage to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of venture capital. Whether you're looking to refine your pitch, understand investor expectations, or develop a robust business strategy, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Hi! I’m a former Goldman Sachs Healthcare Investment Banking Analyst and investor at 7wire Ventures, an early-stage healthcare VC firm. At 7wire, I supported sourcing and diligence, built operating and financial models, prepared investment memos, and worked closely with founders and portfolio companies, including serving as a board observer. I’m passionate about helping aspiring venture capital professionals understand what firms look for and how to position themselves effectively. I work with candidates on resumes, networking strategy, and interview preparation, whether they’re coming from banking, consulting, operating roles, or non-traditional backgrounds. If you’re looking to break into venture capital I'm happy to help you build a thoughtful, personalized plan!