Venture Capital Coaches, Events, and Resources

Operator and investor with experience across Google Ventures, CapitalG, Honeywell M&A, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs. I’ve evaluated 25+ early-stage deals, supported diligence on $400M in transactions, and helped raise capital and build financial discipline at an autonomous trucking startup. I coach with a structured, no-nonsense approach focused on sourcing, diligence, investment thesis development, and financial modeling, backed by VC programs like Breaking Into Venture and Venture University and a deep network across founders, operators, and VCs.

Landed jobs and internships at top funds like Norwest, Floodgate, and Summit Partners. Have coached fellow students on breaking into the industry. Worked in the space for 2 years, ultimately pursued a full-time job operating due to fund economics at the junior levels. Can speak to breaking in but also thinking about building a long-term career in the space. I now work with emerging fund managers on fund launch strategy, and angel invest in ~5-10 companies a year.

I’m a Harvard MBA and venture capital investor who has evaluated hundreds of founders, sat in investment committees, and helped deploy capital into high-growth companies. I understand how venture firms think, how they assess talent, and what differentiates candidates in an extremely competitive field. Breaking into VC is rarely linear. It requires strategic positioning, strong narrative clarity, and a clear understanding of how your background translates into investing potential. Many talented candidates struggle not because they lack ability, but because they fail to position their experience effectively. I work with aspiring investors to refine their story, sharpen their investing perspective, prepare for interviews, and build a clear path into the industry. Whether you are coming from consulting, banking, operating, or are still in school, we will craft a strategy that makes your transition intentional and compelling. If you are serious about building a career in venture capital, I would love to help you navigate the path.

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.

Welcome to my profile! With 15 years of experience in the startup and venture capital space, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring entrepreneurs and investors. As a Partner at Philo Ventures and Director of BYU's Sandbox Program, I have mentored numerous students and professionals in launching dozens of successful startups. My journey includes co-founding and scaling companies like Data Spark and Smart Rhino Labs, both of which were acquired, showcasing my expertise in building and exiting businesses. Whether you're looking to refine your pitch, navigate the complexities of venture funding, or scale your startup, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and turn your vision into reality!

If you're looking to break into venture capital, I'm here to help and share the lessons from my own entry to the exciting world of VC. Based in Silicon Valley and the vibrant UC Berkeley startup ecosystem, my work at Deep Acre VC has put me in the center of conversations with partners debating real investments, founders defending their pitch, and financial analysis separating the good deals from the bad. Shoot me a message to set up time to chat!

I broke into venture capital post investment banking at Goldman Sachs. I understand the criteria that VCs use to evaluate associates and I understand how to perform well in the job.