Venture Capital Coaches, Events, and Resources

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).

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 didn’t start in venture capital. I intentionally moved into startup CFO and operator roles to understand how companies are built and financed from the inside. That path eventually led me to launch and manage my own fund, where I’ve raised capital and invested across early and growth stages. Today, I manage an investment fund investing across public and private markets, and have sat on both sides of the table i.e., raising money as an operator and deploying it as an investor. I’ve co-invested alongside firms like a16z and Sequoia and reviewed thousands of opportunities across sectors. If you’re trying to break into VC or raise capital, I focus on positioning. Breaking in isn’t about sending more cold emails. Fundraising isn’t about having a deck. It’s about understanding how investors think and communicating your edge clearly. I don’t coach full-time. I do this alongside managing capital because I enjoy working with a small number of serious people and sharing what I’ve learned from actually being in the seat.

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 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!

Coming from a non-traditional background, I was able to break into venture capital and now serve as a partner at my firm. I am an expert on all thing venture captial and am qualified to coach on any topic including understanding VC, preparing for VC interviews, and steps to break into the space.

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!

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.

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