Venture Capital Coaches, Events, and Resources

- Interned at M25 VC during MBA - Leveraged internship at FJ Labs during MBA into FT role - Have led / supported over 50 private markets transactions at FJ Labs - Head our India investment practice - Wrote about Opportunity Fund best practices & why diversification works in venture

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in strategy and analytics, I bring a wealth of experience from top firms like Greycroft, Grow Therapy, and Faire. My journey began in consulting at PwC/S&. As a Senior Associate at Greycroft, I am deeply immersed in the VC landscape. I am passionate about helping aspiring venture capitalists (especially former consultants & operators looking for hybrid operating/investing roles) navigate the complexities of the industry and achieve their career goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey into venture capital!

Multiple years experience working with B2B Founders/founding teams (including multiple investments made via a personal syndicate). Happy to share more about the broader VC industry, including changing trends, valuation, diligence and key analysis when evaluating a earlier stage company. Given I have a big network in the space (and well plugged into the scene in Austin/Chicago/Charlotte), happy to refer you to others high quality contacts the space that can also help. Look forward to working together!

I spent the last few years exploring how to pivot into VC particularly since the market took a turn. Ultimately, I was able to get an offer from my top choice dream fund. Through this process, I've seen how the experience differs across fund types, and can help think through what kinds of funds you're interested in, and how to target your efforts to secure an offer.

Investor at Female Founders Fund, prev. spent time at Goldman Sachs, Google, Harlem Capital. Listed in TechCrunch's "Top NY VCs Under 30" (October 2024).

With over a decade of experience in venture capital and private equity, I have mentored and trained over 500 students, helping them build strong investment skills and land prestigious jobs in top firms. As a Partner at University Growth Fund, I have raised $90M in capital commitments and invested in over 100 high-profile startups, including unicorns like Snap and Spotify. I've also helped coach and mentor several emerging managers get their first fund off the ground. My hands-on approach and robust training programs have consistently helped students land prestigious jobs, earning 120% more on average at graduation than their peers. If you're looking to break into venture capital, elevate your investment acumen, or launch your own fund, let's connect and make a plan together!

I broke into venture capital when recruiters told me I couldn’t. I made a complete pivot from investor relations into investing — without a traditional on-paper profile — and landed roles at both a top growth-stage fund in Europe and a leading early-stage firm in New York. There’s a strategy to breaking into VC that goes far beyond resume buzzwords or cold emails. It’s about positioning, pattern-matching, and communicating exactly the kind of investor you’ll be — clearly and compellingly. Most candidates approach the process passively. I’ll help you play offense. Whether you're pre-MBA, pivoting from finance or ops, or trying to stand out in a sea of similar profiles, I know how to help you shape your story, ace interviews, and get the offer. This is a relationship-driven industry — and I’ll coach you like someone who’s navigated it firsthand, not just watched from the sidelines.

I help people break into venture capital by combining real fund experience, deep exposure to early-stage investing, and hands-on operational context from building companies myself. I’ve worked inside VC funds, evaluated startups across multiple sectors, supported diligence processes, and built relationships throughout the ecosystem. On the operator side, I’ve founded and scaled my own startup, advised dozens of early-stage teams, and worked closely with founders on fundraising, financial analysis, storytelling, and go-to-market strategy. Because I’ve lived both sides of the table, I’m able to teach not just how to get into VC, but how to think like an investor—how to evaluate companies, form an investment thesis, communicate your judgment, and stand out in interviews. I help clients translate their background into a compelling VC narrative and build the skills, frameworks, and confidence needed to enter and thrive in the industry.

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!

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