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

-Pivoted into Venture Capital from dropping out of medical school -Worked on 3 deals from scouting to close, including one international -Wrote literature on diligence and sector analysis in two different investment verticals

Want to know what VCs are thinking about your resume or pitch deck? Want to practice your pitch or "story" and get real-world feedback in confidence? Want insights on the esoteric VC industry, specific firms, recruiting methodologies, diligence processes, or simply how to access VCs? I spent several years working for top Bay-Area VC funds. I've looked at thousands of pitch decks as an investor, invested in 15+ companies, and observed 60+ board meetings. I have deep insight into the recruiting process as well, having earned 5 offers from top funds and led the hiring process for multiple interns and junior investors. Whether your a founder trying to raise capital or a young professional trying to break into the space, I'm your sherpa for navigating the VC industry. Let's talk.

Raised capital from them, participated in IC, became a fellow. Built models for funds and firms.

I have been an active angel investor since 2021 and have a strong network within VC in the US and Europe. I interned with Alpine Investors and started a company that was part of Y Combinator. I have helped several candidates land a role at their dream VC fund. I spend time carefully tailoring a package for your journey, from resume and LinkedIn review, to building a networking strategy and creating a role for yourself!

Breaking into venture capital is hard -- especially without the banking or consulting path. I went through dozens of interviews, technical cases, and partner conversations before landing investor roles, and I understand firsthand what it takes to stand out in a competitive process with out a traditional background. I have experience across early-stage VC and fintech product management at Citi. As a coach, I focus on helping candidates translate their unique backgrounds into compelling stories, prepare for cases with confidence, and develop the frameworks that interviewers are really looking for. If you’re trying to break into VC (especially from a non-traditional background) I can help you navigate the process and land the role.

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!

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.

As a venture capitalist at Jump Capital, I have evaluated hundreds of startup business plans and pitches. This gives me deep insight into what makes for an appealing venture funding proposal. My network across VC firms provides inside knowledge of what investors look for during the recruiting and fundraising process. Having successfully navigated business school applications and secured roles in consulting and venture capital myself, I understand the challenges applicants face. My on-the-ground experience allows me to offer valuable guidance at every step, from crafting essays to acing interviews. Whether you are aiming for a top MBA program or building a career in consulting or VC, I have the qualifications to help you get there.

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.