Cohort 20 includes 9 investors in Asia that have formed two deal sourcing teams: Consumer & Enterprise
Cohort 20 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- 7+ years of consulting, investing, and technology start-up operator experience
- CFA Charterholder
- Outdoor and adventure enthusiast
- Founder + Operator of 3x DTC / Marketplace brands with 10+ years of e-commerce, internet advertising, supply chain + start-up experience
- Angel investor since 2018
- Full-time professional dad.
- 11+ years of experience in building, operating, investing, and structuring multi-sectoral businesses
- Angel Investor across startup verticals
- On a mission to create a better world through technology, innovation, and collaboration
- 6+ years of operating experience in high growth, early-stage start-ups
- Passionate about start-ups, finance, and emerging technologies
- Semi-literate coder, reformed crypto miner, and kombucha brewmaster
Enterprise Team - Asia
- 18+ years seasoned HR professional who focuses on helping the organization build a strong leadership pipeline and enhancing organization capability through people development
- Lead the organization integration change management. Multilingual: English and Bahasa Indonesia with multicultural working experience
- I am an industrial engineer with a magister management background and an innovation enthusiast
- I am part of an Innovation Award Organizing Committee held by a leading South East Asia Energy Company
- A professional pivoting to venture capitalist with multiple vertical interests
- Investor/student of the markets with 5+ years of investing in public tech companies (9X+ portfolio-wide); angel investor
- Passionate about “climate change” tech and working with founders on solving hard problems that matter; life-long learner obsessed with all-things health/wellness, fitness, and personal development; avid tennis player
- 7+ years of experience as a fund formation attorney in two leading global law firms with stints across London, Moscow, and Hong Kong.
- Experienced investor: Asia, Australia with 20 years equities funds management experience - managing institutional mandates
- Budding philanthropist. Director and Underwriter of Empower, a global NGO, helping at-risk youth in Emerging Markets
- Angel & VC investor - looking for exceptional entrepreneurs, great businesses with a strong sustainable moat, and terrific returns!
- 20+ years experience in management, operations, and investment across China, the United States, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Well-versed in corporate investment, system design and implementation, brownfield/greenfield design and build-out, plant and equipment re-engineering and optimization
- Having led large organisations and startups, highly adept at managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams, thrives well in a multi-cultural business environment
- An investor in tech companies and real estate developments.
- Multilingual: English, Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia
Cohort 19 includes 8 investors in Asia that have formed two deal sourcing teams: Consumer & Enterprise
Cohort 19 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- 7+ years of consulting, investing, and technology start-up operator experience
- CFA Charterholder
- Outdoor and adventure enthusiast
- Investor/student of the markets with 5+ years of investing in public tech companies (9X+ portfolio-wide); angel investor
- Passionate about “climate change” tech and working with founders on solving hard problems that matter; life-long learner obsessed with all-things health/wellness, fitness, and personal development; avid tennis player
- 7+ years of experience as a fund formation attorney in two leading global law firms with stints across London, Moscow, and Hong Kong.
- 6+ years of operating experience in high growth, early-stage start-ups
- Passionate about start-ups, finance, and emerging technologies
- Semi-literate coder, reformed crypto miner, and kombucha brewmaster
Enterprise Team - Asia
- 5+ years of experience in Private Equity as a Vice President
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) 3. Double majored in mathematics and actuarial science within 3 years at the University of Wisconsin Madison and Masters degree in statistics at Columbia University
- Passionate about VC / Angel investment, especially in cutting-edge tech and blockchain
- Fitness enthusiast
- 20+ years in Urban Engineering and the Built Environment across various business, management, strategy and technical roles in Autodesk, Intergraph, and ST Engineering
- Founder, Mentor, Coach, Lecturer, Lifelong Learner and past panelist at G20 GPFI's WBAForum, UNDP RBF, IEEE IoT World Forum, Team Singapore NIST GCTC, Israel's ConTech, HK IBIM, Autodesk University Russia
- Addicted to Singapore's kopi culture and passionate about serving the Southeast Asian market
- Experienced investor: Asia, Australia with 20 years equities funds management experience - managing institutional mandates
- Budding philanthropist. Director and Underwriter of Empower, a global NGO, helping at-risk youth in Emerging Markets
- Angel & VC investor - looking for exceptional entrepreneurs, great businesses with a strong sustainable moat, and terrific returns!
- Currently CEO & Co-Founder of JLCK Consulting and JLCK Capital. His Consulting arm provides consultation in general and cross-border financing to North Asian companies by collaboration with QFII-licensed Singapore firms, US and UK lenders. His Capital arm makes public and private equity investments
- 20+ years of banking experience in corporate lending with a North Asia focus. Experience in research, operations, business development, and senior management in various banks. His last positions at a bank were as Head of Corporate Banking & SVP and subsequently Deputy General Manager in a Chinese bank in Singapore. He was also CFO and Co-Founder of a Bio-Materials & Testing startup, in charge of finance and fundraising, and involved in planning and strategy
- Chartered Management Consultant and a current Doctor of Business Administration student
- MBA from the University of Adelaide, a BSc in Banking & Finance (Hon) from the University of London, and a Diploma in Computer Studies from the University of Cambridge
Cohort 18 includes 10 investors in Asia that have formed three deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, & FinTech
Cohort 18 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- Held TEDx talks on a previous start-up idea
- Writing up my thesis on start-up success predictors using machine learning and big data from Crunchbase sources
- Serial entrepreneur, accelerator award, and pitch competition winner
- Former equity research analyst covering financials, internet, and consumer sectors
- Investment experience at a hedge fund
- Experienced marketing the largest live-streaming company in Japan
- 7+ years of consulting, investing, and technology start-up operator experience
- CFA Charterholder
- Outdoor and adventure enthusiast
Enterprise Team - Asia
- 20+ years experience of management, operations and investment across China, United States, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Well-versed in corporate investment, system design and implementation, brownfield/greenfield design and build-out, plant and equipment re-engineering and optimisation
- Having led large organisation and startups, highly adept at managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams, thrives well in a multi-cultural business environment
- An investor in tech companies and real estate developments.
- Multilingual: English, Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia
- Experienced investor: Asia, Australia with 20 years equities funds management experience - managing institutional mandates
- Budding philanthropist. Director and Underwriter of Empower, a global NGO, helping at-risk youth in Emerging Markets
- Angel & VC investor - looking for exceptional entrepreneurs, great businesses with a strong sustainable moat, and terrific returns!
- MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
- Launched a Venture Fund while working at a Family-owned multinational conglomerate
- Over 15 years of experience working in multiple locations across industries including textiles, FMCG, and vehicles, among others
Fintech Team - Asia
- Serial entrepreneur and investor. Made his first startup investment during my university years using a scholarship stipend allowance
- Hedge fund CIO at 28 focused on thematic investments. Early high-conviction participation in Tesla, Twilio, and Sea Limited
- Bioengineer by training with a minor in Biophysics, winning best design project as a Singapore government scholar
- Behavioral science expert with previous work experience as lead Behavioural Scientist at a neuromarketing technology company.
- Minerva Masters in Decision Analysis (2022), Quantic MBA (2020), BSc in Psychology from Nanyang Technological University (2019)
- Awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal for being the first undergrad student to graduate with CGPA 5.0/5.0 from the School of Social Sciences - history.
- Awarded the Global Undergraduate Award: Thomas Clarkson Gold Medal for being the top Psychology undergraduate researcher globally
- Awarded the most Promising leader award by Standard Charted Bank
- Passionate about the FinTech space
- 15+ years in Digital Media and Data-Driven Marketing in India and SE Asia, servicing enterprises in Telecom, FMCG, Banking, Airlines, and Ecommerce
- Entrepreneurial experience of starting a performance marketing agency in Indonesia in 2014 that was acquired by Dentsu. Grew the revenue, size, and value by 5x post-merger, giving a successful multi-million-dollar exit to investors
- Angel Investing since 2019 interested in Consumer, Agritech, Enterprise Tech, and Cyber Security. Seeded in four ventures in consumer and fintech (lending)
- Early investor in various crypto projects, now making up a big portion of my portfolio
- My research project into the renovation and transformation of the history-laden residential area "Tianzifang" in Shanghai received multiple scholarly grants. I was invited to present my research on behalf of my alma mater at student conferences hosted by Universitas 21 and UNESCO
- Entrepreneur and angel investor. Prior to VU, I've made over 10 investments into early projects (equity and digital assets combined)
Cohort 17 includes 14 investors in Asia that have formed four deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, & Frontier
Cohort 17 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- Entrepreneur with a deep passion for technology and business
- Founded MedTech company and raised angel funding
- Passed USCPA exam and proficient in accounting and finance
- 10 years’ experience in the fintech industry including Bloomberg, IHS Markit, and ICE Data Services
- B.S in Economics in Ewha Woman's University
- 12+ years of professional experience in Philippine financial markets as both buy-side and sell-side investment analyst and as an equity fund manager
- CFA Charterholder
- B.S. in Management, Minor in Finance from Ateneo de Manila University
- Strategy Provider & Entrepreneur: Seasoned with Taiwanese national think-tank, a top-tier consulting firm, and startups for over a decade
- Partnership Builder: Reliable connections in both public sectors and various ecosystems (i.e., Startup, FMCG, Halal, and Healthcare ) between Taiwan and ASEAN counties
- Board member of Girls in Tech Vietnam: Dedicated to empowering women, especially in the tech industry
- 7+ years of consulting, investing, and technology start-up operator experience
- CFA Charterholder
- Outdoor and adventure enthusiast
Enterprise Team - Asia
- 20+ years experience of management, operations and investment across China, United States, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Well-versed in corporate investment, system design and implementation, brownfield/greenfield design and build-out, plant and equipment re-engineering and optimisation
- Having led large organisation and startups, highly adept at managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams, thrives well in a multi-cultural business environment
- An investor in tech companies and real estate developments.
- Multilingual: English, Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia
- 15+ years in Digital Media and Data-Driven Marketing in India and SE Asia, servicing enterprises in Telecom, FMCG, Banking, Airlines, and Ecommerce
- Entrepreneurial experience of starting a performance marketing agency in Indonesia in 2014 that was acquired by Dentsu. Grew the revenue, size, and value by 5x post-merger, giving a successful multi-million-dollar exit to investors
- Angel Investing since 2019 interested in Consumer, Agritech, Enterprise Tech, and Cyber Security. Seeded in four ventures in consumer and fintech (lending)
- 7+ years experience of VC fund portfolio management and investor relationship management
- Specialising in company valuation, investment evaluation, financial analysis & modelling
- Up to 2 years practicing investment activities as an independent investor
- CFA Level II, ACCA candidate
- MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
- Launched a Venture Fund while working at a Family-owned multinational conglomerate
- Over 15 years of experience working in multiple locations across industries including textiles, FMCG, and vehicles, among others
Frontier Team - Asia
- Seasoned marketer with over 15+ years of experience across the Asia Pacific region
- Extensive experience in valuing companies for strategic partnerships and product-market fit
- Mentor to numerous startups and founders in areas of marketing, growth hacking, and brand building
- Passionate about technology and music
- More than 15 years of experience in corporate development, sales, and marketing in asset management and professional services firms
- Angel investor in seed-stage companies in health and wellness, education, enterprise, and consumer industries
- Family man wanting to build a better world through investment
Fintech Team - Asia
- 15+ years with Wells Fargo Bank in China as Deputy GM, and senior corporate / FI banker
- Serving on the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai
- MS Global Finance (HKUST-NYU Stern), LLM China Commercial Law (Fudan), MA International Studies (Johns Hopkins SAIS), BBA Business (University of Michigan)
- Angel Investor since 2018 with SeedInvest
- Served in both the US Peace Corps (Volunteer in Ukraine) and the Marine Corps
- Fascinated with bio-hacking and longevity practices.
- 7+ years of professional experience in starting, building, growing, and transforming performance, profitability, and value of the company through leadership in digital strategy and transformation
- Experienced in building synergy between investors, C-suites, and top senior executives
- Angel investor in startups and passive investor in the money market
- 10+ years of experience in the financial sector in Singapore and Mumbai with expertise in credit analysis, corporate finance, fundraising, and market research
- Worked in a fintech venture builder which launched and seeded five ventures across Southeast Asia
- Food connoisseur and workout enthusiast
- 3+ years with Deloitte Taiwan as IT Consultant and Financial Advisor, serving enterprises in Banking, Renewable energy, and Manufacturing
- Entrepreneurial experience in the manufacturing industry with a deep passion for digital transformation
- M.S. Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas
- CPA certificate holder
Cohort 16 includes 10 investors in Asia that have formed two deal sourcing teams: Consumer & Enterprise
Cohort 16 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- Have taken leading roles for a start-up to go IPO in Japan as senior management
- Currently specializes in M&A, new business development, and CVC for the major listed marketing agency
- Worked for BASF Venture Capital, CVC arm of the German chemical company
- 7+ years experience of VC fund portfolio management and investor relationship management
- Specializing in company valuation, investment evaluation, financial analysis & modeling
- Up to 2 years practicing investment activities as an independent investor
- CFA Level II, ACCA candidate
- 20+ years experience of management, operations and investment across China, United States, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Well-versed in corporate investment, system design and implemenation, brownfield/greenfield design and build-out, plant and equipment re-engineering and optimization
- Having led large organization and startups, highly adept at managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams, thrives well in a multi-cultural business environment
- An investor in tech companies and real estate developments.
- Multilingual: English, Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia
- Ex- Bank of America Investment Banker (Mumbai); worked across on IPOs, M&As, and Debt issuances across a range of industries
- Worked at North Haven Capital, a Lower-Middle Market Private Equity firm, and at Deloitte in the M&A Tax Advisory division
- MBA, SC Johnson School of Business and Chartered Accountant (India)
- (a) Student Consultant to Citi Ventures
- (b) Advised a student on the potential commercialization of a medical technology patented during his PhD
- Trained Tabla (Indian Percussion Musical Instrument) player, and recently learnt beginner level Salsa
Enterprise Team - Asia
- On track to graduate at he end of 2021 from Singapore Management University with a BSc Science (Economics) and a 2nd major in finance
- Only had my eyes opened to the world of startups and venture in mid-2019, but quickly realized that this is what I would like to do the rest of my life
- Love keeping my body fit with sports (football) and my mind sharp with poker
- MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
- Launched a Venture Fund while working at a Family-owned multinational conglomerate
- Over 15 years of experience working in multiple locations across industries including textiles, FMCG, and vehicles, among others
- Traveled to 41 countries
- Very curious, love learning about new fields and exploring disruptive technology
- Skydived
- BA in Political Science from UMass
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- Experience in investment banking (TMT) and Fintech
- BA from Northwestern University
- Former professional track athlete
Cohort 15 includes 7 Investors in Asia that formed two deal sourcing teams: Consumer & Enterprise
Cohort 15 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - Asia
- Relationship Manager in a Market Leading FinTech Company covering South Korea's Buy-side Accounts
- Former Founder of Online Art Gallery and a Hong Kong Government Scholar (4 Years)
- Holder of CAIA (Alternative Investment), CAPM (Project Management) and CPM (Product Management) License
- Involved in two social enterprises in the US and a Day Hospital in Costa Rica which scaled nationally
- Focused on investments in impact ventures specifically education and workforce development
- Bachelor's in Biochemistry from Mississippi State and Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from University of SoCal
- Curious about Technology and Business Model Innovation
- Finance + Corporate Strategy + Business Development + Digital Platforms (Clean/Ed/Health/Ag Tech)
- Gold Medalist CA (India), CPA (Aus), CGMA (UK) with 11.5 years of diverse experience across sectors
Enterprise Team - Asia
- 5 years + industry research (Public & Private Equity)
- Keen interest in disruptive and innovative business models
- BAcc and Finance from Singapore Management University
- On track to graduate at the end of 2021 from Singapore Management University with a BSc Science (Economics) and a 2nd major in finance
- Only had my eyes opened to the world of startups and venture in mid 2019, but quickly realized that this is what i would like to do the rest of my life
- Love keeping my body fit with sports (football) and my mind sharp with poker
- MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a MSc in Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
- Launched a Venture Fund while working at a Family-owned multinational conglomerate
- Over 15 years experience working in multiple locations across industries including textiles, FMCG, and vehicles, among others
- Senior Consultant at a Technology company, working with FinTech startups and Banks across multiple regions, helping them scale up and automate their businesses
- Former Assistant Manager, Portfolio Analysis for an Automotive Financial Services company
- B.Sc. in Information Systems and Analytics from SMU; Last leg of the CFA and CAIA Charters
Cohort 14 includes 42 investors in U.S. / Europe that have formed six deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, Healthcare, & PropTech
Cohort 14 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- Strategic & financial advisor with 20+ years of experience, including public & project finance, impact investing & venture capital
Experience in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia - Founder of boutique advisory firm Claret Consulting exited into Grant Thornton
Author of World Bank, US Federal Highway Administration Publications - Member of Cosmos Club, Washington, DC
- 12+ years in B2C eCommerce and growth marketing
- Helped build strong brands from the ground up - Art.com, Walmart.com, Serena & Lily, and others
- 5+ years in BD and Partnerships working with American Express, Master Card, Conde Nast, Samsung, Lexus, Benjamin Moore, Sub-Zero, Brizo, and more
- Strong experience in consumer segments: fashion, home, entertainment, travel, culinary, and lifestyle spaces
- Expertise in building and leading teams.
- Primarily interested in the Consumer and Enterprise Spaces.
- 5+ years experience in advising, deal sourcing, strategy, and venture studio
- Founding Venture Partner, AMP VP
- Fitness & Sports: Addict, Innovator, and Mindset
- Primary interests in FitnessTech & SportsTech
- Proud dad of 5 and driven to change and improve the future of our fitness, health, and sports
- Gen Z Angel investor and startup mentor to startups in Nigeria/Africa, particularly with women as founders
- Founder of WeTech, women in tech initiative advocating for women in tech in Nigeria
- Software Engineering at Twitch, Ex-Synchrony Financial
- Past experience as Export Area Manager and Founder
- Former professional volleyball player: played in the Italian first league and for the Youth National Team
- Master's Degree in Management from Bocconi University. Exchange program at BYU, studied Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing at UCLA
- Lived in two countries, visited 36 by the age of 26. I give back and help my community through Rotaract (Rotary International)
- BBA Graduate in Finance from HEC Montreal with Honor mention & Excellence citation studied abroad at CASS Business School in London
- Co-Head, FPHEC Investment Fund (2020-2021)
- Prior experience in Venture Capital at Inovia Capital, in Wealth Management at RBC Dominion Securities & in Asset Management at Mackenzie Investments
- Aims to build great companies that can have outstanding impacts on society
- Sports enthusiast (Golf, Hockey, Football, Tennis & Squash), and U2 fan!
- Built two unicorn startups in 4 years
- 10+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, and executive leadership in scaling startups
- Deep expertise in building innovative marketplaces across multiple industries
- BSc. in Chemical Engineer (Howard University), MBA (Duke University)
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- 20+ years of management consulting experience in the Banking and Financial Services space and Technology, Media and Telecom space, advising C-Suite/Boards on strategy, operations risk, and regulatory compliance
- Built and managed a global co-innovation network of one of the largest wealth management firm
- Big4 BFSI Management consulting experience is backed by an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Wharton Business School in Philadelphia, USA., and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Technology expertise is built on a B.Tech. in Computer Engineering and Science from India’s premier institution of engineering, namely, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
- Sector coverage: Generally, sector agnostic, but due to extensive career in BFSI and TMT, have a soft corner for Technology, Media. Telecom, and FinTech/RegTech
- 20 years spent in SaaS and Software Sales for Enterprises
- Expansion and Scale-up expert
- Mentored several startups on how to approach Enterprise prospects
- 4 languages spoken, lived and worked in 7 Countries
- 10 Investments as an Angel
- Passionate about the positive impact of technologies
- MSc in Political Science
- Experienced in B2B Business Development, Marketing, and Advertising for both start-ups and large scale companies
- Passionate about diversity and inclusion in the VC/PE space and the different methods of Value Creation
- MBA Candidate at George Washington University
- VC Analyst focused on Healthcare
deal sourcing and deal flow in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Founder & CEO at Jablonsky Group Inc.
- Harvard Business School - Alternative Investments
- Background in Behavioral Economics and Psychology in Marketing
- Skydiver
- Customer-centric approach to delivering value
- Committed and persistent to getting achieving set goals and milestones
- Believer in the Ubuntu philosophy i.e. I am because we are
- Visionary and experienced operator that has built companies, teams, and products zero to one
- Investing in people is the greatest reward
- My job is to find high-quality people with grit, amazing stories, and ideas
Frontier Team - U.S.
- Master's in Business Administration from San Francisco State University
- Master's in International Business from The University of Nice at Sophia Antipolis
- Licensed Pilot with Multi-Engine Rating, with the ability to teach people how to fly
- 13+ years in advertising and marketing with deep experience in both the client service and operations side of the business
- Active early-stage investor
- Passionate about working with entrepreneurs and founders
- Strong background in curating and leading teams
- High regard for the act of discovery
- Esteemed leader and results-oriented individual with vast international experience that helped nurture an extensive global network through professional athletics
- Successfully led organizations using; interpersonal skills, cultural competence, business strategy, due diligence, project management, consulting, forecasting, analytical, and budgeting skills
- Member of Creighton University's Heider College of Business Board of Advisors - Strategic planning
- BDR consultant for early-stage tech startup 'StreamSum'- a contextual digital media company that captures digital assets and audience data in media to help advertisers value partnerships and target and distribute relevant ad experiences across the internet
- Masters of Finance (MFIN) w/ minor in Data Analytics 21'. Tableau & Excel certified specialist 21'. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major: Entrepreneurship 15' Creighton University
- 10+ years of professional experience across a broad range of industries including private equity, airlines, healthcare, banking, and manufacturing
- Graduated with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business by commuting to the weekend MBA program for 2.5 years while working in tandem full-time for a healthcare firm in Texas
- Experience working across a number of business functions including industrial engineering, continuous improvement, business transformation, sales, and most recently strategy & finance
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Led a London based Social Enterprise as CEO, overseeing growth from an early-stage startup to an established business with a six-figure revenue and growing
- Received MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, where I managed the Barcelona Technology Transfer Group, a tech transfer program that accelerates deep tech founders, enabling them to become investment-ready
- Serving as Fractional CFO and Consultant for several companies from pre-seed startups to businesses with $10m+ in revenue
- Avid climber and sailor
- 15 + years of experience working in multiple industries including Banking, Marketing, Consulting, and EPCM across Russia and the United States
- Executive Master of Science in Finance from Zicklin School of Business (CUNY)
- Passionate about the Fintech space, specifically the blockchain & cryptocurrency, mobile payments, and digital banking
- Retired kayaker who almost died in whitewater in Switzerland
- Ex bar-fessional musician
- Lapsed green roof enthusiast
Healthcare Team - U.S.
- 15+yrs of experience in consulting, and industry with a focus on translating early-stage research to market and in intellectual property
- Background in technical and IP portfolio due diligence for mergers and acquisition, business development, and licensing
- Broad sector background from semiconductors to medical devices
- Ph.D. in Materials science with expertise in vetting new technologies for business and product fit
- 8+ years experienced Analytics Professional with leading consulting firm in life-sciences and healthcare
- Completed multiple executive programs in Data Science, Marketing, Entrepreneurship with experience in building a startup (BigPodium) and advising startup founders
- Expertise in solving complex problems in Commercial and R&D using research-driven analysis
- Proven track record of building high performance, multi-disciplinary, global teams with trusted relationships
- 2021 BMgt, Finance from the University of Lethbridge Dhillon School of Business
- Former student intern at the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
- Director of Alumni Relations for the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS)
- Enjoys hiking, personal fitness, and building relationships
- Passionate about innovating in all aspects of life
- Thoroughly enjoy problem-solving
- Can find a keyboard shortcut to almost any PC function
- Crafty entrepreneur with proven track record exemplified by spearheading the development of 4 consumer businesses and pitch competition success
- Extensive experience in the finance sector including equity valuation, wealth management, and data analytics
- Have made one of the fullest documented recoveries from a severe spinal cord injury, which rendered me fully quadriplegic at the time. This has inspired me to put my business acumen to good use in helping shape the future of medical treatment and disease prevention
- Passionate biohacker and golfer
- Healthcare enthusiast with 3+ years of experience in Healthcare Strategy, Operations, Project Management, and Sales
- Eager to invest in the next generation of Healthcare startups innovating the industry. Passionate about increasing quality and access throughout the globe, while simultaneously reducing costs
- Non-profit board member and mentor for education initiatives supporting underrepresented minorities/high-risk communities
Fintech Team - U.S.
- Ph.D. and EMBA from Columbia University. Senior Member of IEEE
- Two decades of research experience covering blockchain/crypto, AI, IoT, mobile Internet, and cybersecurity
- Extensive organizational leadership and management experience
- Founder of inWeb3 - Demystifying the third-generation Web
- Formerly Co-Director at Columbia research lab and Senior researcher at AT&T
- With eight awarded US patents, three Internet Standards, and dozens of peer-reviewed publications cited over 1200 times worldwide
- Masters of Finance (MFIN) w/ minor in Data Analytics 21'
- Tableau & Excel certified specialist 21'
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major: Entrepreneurship 15' Creighton University
- Esteemed leader and results-oriented individual with vast international experience that helped nurture an extensive global network through professional athletics
- Successfully led organizations using; interpersonal skills, cultural competence, business strategy, due diligence, project management, consulting, forecasting, analytical, and budgeting skills
- Member of Creighton University's Heider College of Business Board of Advisors - Strategic planning
- BDR consultant for early-stage tech startup 'StreamSum'- a contextual digital media company that captures digital assets and audience data in media to help advertisers value partnerships and target and distribute relevant ad experiences across the internet
- Columbia University in the City of New York Graduate student, MS in Enterprise Risk Management (BA in Business from the American University of Armenia)
- Startup founder and mentor at EPIC startup accelerator, Armenia (5+ years of experience building and growing startups in Asia, Europe, and the USA)
- Clients include Current, Cleo, Thought Machine, Trade Republic, Lingoda, etc.
- 6+ Years startup up experience
- Entrepreneur
- Drove over 13,000 miles with only my dog, when she was diagnosed w cancer and millions of people joined on the journey via TikTok
- MBA Columbia Business School 2019
- BA Columbia University in the City of NY 2014
- Passionate about accessible education for all irrespective of socioeconomic status
- 15+ entrepreneurship, business operations, technology & innovation policy experience: B2C (inc. Pepsico, L'oreal, Mars), digital health (Pathcheck Foundation), privacy, data & AI, and digital economy (MIT, EU, UN, World Bank)
- Led setting up of the biggest EU-wide blended finance accelerator (equity+ grants) for 41 countries - European Innovation Council Accelerator
- Sourced, organized, and processed mid-size investment banking transactions with NY-based boutique investment bank in the consumer sector (associate level)
- Investor and Startup mentor - incl. MIT Media Lab Global Ventures (Data and AI for Health) & AI for Impact Visiting Mentor, MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge, Women In AI USA, etc - Trained in mid-size - Member of MIINT MBA Impact Investing and Network
- Passionate about Fintech and Healthtech
- 4+ years of experience building innovative solutions in a tech startup and VC
- Active Angel Investor
- PhD in Statistics
PropTech Team - U.S.
- Angel investor
- Consumer startup in China
- Former Chief of Staff to Australian Treasury, Trade, Investment, and Defence Ministers
- Executive leadership, transition manager, capital raiser, product launcher, deal structure, fund formation expertise, enterprise and firm-level strategic planning, resource allocation and mitigations, and hands-on fund launch experiences with both investment products and strategies
- Early career as General Counsel/Chief Legal & Chief Compliance/Designated Risk Officer, tackling complex corporate transactions, major "bet the firm" litigation in both Singapore and Los Angeles, and navigating regulatory challenges across the US, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong
- Track record of building and leading teams of problem solvers, cultivating collaborative work environments, and driving success in ambiguous and entrepreneurial environments
- 3+ years in Consulting, M&A, & Sales.
- Senior Account Executive: Atmosphere TV
- Co-founder & Director of Business Development: Gandalf IT Services
- Avid Investor in Cryptocurrency, Tax Liens, REITs, & Mutual Funds
- Passionate about Innovation, Entrepreneurship, FinTech & Real Estate
- Founder of two startups with 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, sales, and strategy
- BS in Economics; ChFC Candidate; MBA Candidate
- Aims of creating an accelerator to support underrepresented entrepreneurs
- Primary interests in fintech, PropTech, and consumer verticals
- I have always been successful at building relationships, and bringing smart, high-energy people together. In other words, cross-pollination
- I am very generous with my time, money, and energy in people I believe in, but will not let people waste those resources either
- I have a good balance of being social, intellectual, and focused on my goals
- Deep expertise in Biotech/Pharma business development, product go-to-market strategy, quantitative & qualitative due diligence, and financial valuations
- Designed and executed industry-leading product launch plans, customer insights research, market access research, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling for early-stage pipeline and in-line top tier brands ($5B annual revenue)
- Passion for bringing innovative and cost-effective disease management solutions to the patients via sourcing, reviewing, and making investments in the right companies at the right time
- Strategic & financial advisor with 20+ years of experience, including public & project finance, impact investing & venture capital
Cohort 13 includes 46 investors in U.S. / Europe that have formed six deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, Healthcare, & PropTech
Cohort 13 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- Super Angel Investor, 60+ portfolio companies
- Senior Innovation Consultant, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
- Founding Partner, Wingpact
- Tech Mentor, Singularity University
- Global Account Manager, Cisco
- MS, Project Management, George Washington University
- NYU - Polytechnic School of Engineering & Computer Science
- Innovation addict, empathetic, and hustler
- Member of the first class of Northeastern University's Global Engagement Program, completing my undergraduate degree in London, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Boston
- Traveled to 28 countries at age 20
- Experience deal sourcing for a search fund and serving as an accountant at a wealth management firm
- Looking towards synergizing the entrepreneur/investor ecosystem in the least Developed Countries
- Pursuing studies at University of Southern California (USC) with a major in Business Administration and a specialization in Applied Analytics
- Undergraduate seeking opportunities in the VC and startup space
- Proud Burmese
- Founder of two startups with 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, sales, and strategy
- BS in Economics; ChFC Candidate; MBA Candidate
- Aims of creating an accelerator to support underrepresented entrepreneurs
- Primary interests in fintech, PropTech, and consumer verticals
- Innovator and motivated entrepreneur with a proven track record of success and extraordinary achievements in building tech companies from simple ideas to multimillion-dollar businesses
- 5+ years of experience building startups and raising funds
- Super passionate about product-focused consumer startups
- Award winner for Entrepreneur of the year 2017
- Experienced chief executive leader with deep management experience across a diverse set of vertical
- 8+ years of experience in Valuation and Private Equity Investment
- Early-stage advisor to Tunisian start-up founders since 2012 and member of the selection committee of the incubator wiki-start-up from 2013 to 2017
- Helped structure numerous start-up financing programs and deploy a new legal framework called “start-up act” in Tunisia
- Passionate about frontier startup and disruptive technology
- Founder of Pima Mbwana Brands LLC, a Brand Advising Company for CPG companies
- Experienced in working with founders to navigate business operation decisions guiding them through: Ideation, Prototyping, Product Development, Go to market strategy, Validation, Revenue generation, Scalability, Exit Strategies
- Startup enthusiast with 5+ years of experience in Customer Success, Sales, and Growth & Development
- Founding member of Whittier College's Sustainability Club, Sustainability Practicum Fellow (US/ASIA) via OMEP, and co-creator of WC's sustainability website
- Passionate about personal development, emotional intelligence, and creative ideas that disrupt the way we think, work, and live
- 4+ years of experience in M&A transaction advisory and private equity
- Passionate about CPG and Fintech
- MBA candidate at Chicago Booth School of Business
- Hockey & Golf enthusiast
- Branding and Digital Marketing Executive turned Venture Investor
- Passionate about social justice solved through venture capital and entrepreneurship of underrepresented founders
- Excited by sustainable consumer products that promote a zero-carbon future
- Writer, explorer, yoga lover
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- 19 Years of IT industry Operation Management Experience and achievement in business development, consulting, procurement and supply chain management
- Extensive Emerging Market Business Development experience and network , especially for China market
- Passionate about venture capital investment and the latest IT technologies
- BA University of Michigan (2020)
- A passionate fan of the Detroit Redwings, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Studied abroad on a cruise ship with 700+ college students docking at numerous countries in Asia and Africa
- Completing challenging tasks because I am motivated to see what I am capable of
- Believe that acting to help heal our environment creates good karma
- An avid hiker and find that cold water combined with exploration in nature helps clear the mind and fuel individual growth
- BA in Business and Spanish from King's College London and incoming MSc. student at Imperial College London for Climate Change, Management and Finance
- Prior experience in Investment Banking, M&A and Fund Management through various internships
- Passionate about the consumer space, specifically fitness, health and the evolution of plant based products
- Interested in investing in companies that contribute to both the empowerment of women and a zero-carbon future
- Barry's Bootcamp lover
- 4+ years in Tech and Management Consulting advising on operational strategy and M&A
- Prior experience in early-stage VC investing working on deal sourcing, due diligence, and valuation
- MBA in Finance & Strategy from SMU Cox School of Business, BA in Political Science from the University of Delaware
- Passionate about AI/ML, IoT, and other emerging technologies
- International Development Honors student at Tulane University
- Multilingual proficiency
- Non-profit intercultural youth exchange volunteer representative
- First-person in my town to configure a Cisco router and connect local govt. ISP to internet
- Coffee enthusiast (yes I believe in coffee-making as art) and bibliophile
- Business leadership for scaling enterprise technology ventures and M&As from zero to $2B in areas of SaaS, Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure.
- Built technology business that has a positive impact on people’s lives with my work, centered around human values as guiding principles.
- Worked in products management roles for 5 startups that led Cisco to enter into new markets (Viptela, Meraki, Thousand Eyes, DUO, and OpenDNS)
- Harvard Business School - Program for Leadership Development (HBS version of the Executive MBA)
- 16 years of experience in business consultancy, advisory, and mentorship
- Startup co-founder and operator continued as a board member
- Former corporate executive in consultancy and engineering services
- Active EBRD consultant
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics
- Stanford GSB executive graduate (LEAD)
Frontier Team - U.S.
- Master's in Business Administration from San Francisco State University
- Master's in International Business from The University of Nice at Sophia Antipolis
- Licensed Pilot with Multi-Engine Rating, with the ability to teach people how to fly
- 6+ years of eclectic design and strategy consulting experience across a set of diverse industries
- Experience conducting deep market landscape analyses and product research of emerging technologies for Gates Ventures, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Microsoft
- Prior experiences in augmented reality, studying blockchain at ETH Zurich, and building financial trading solutions for big banks
- Passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and emerging technologies
- Travel enthusiast, interested in supporting under-represented communities to build a better economy
- Angel Investor in Frontier and Enterprise startups
- Currently Senior Product Manager at Cisco
- Product design, strategy, go-to-market, and business development; working with Tier1-3 Service Providers, and Enterprise multinationals
- Previously worked in pre-sales, technical marketing, and software engineering roles
- MS, Computer Engineering, SJSU
- Executive education at Berkeley Haas. and Stanford GSB
- 2 years of Management Consulting experience
- Avid baseball fan, 3-time champion of my fantasy baseball league, and record-breaker of decades-long sabermetric project simulation in Vanderbilt University's Sociology of Baseball class
- Lifelong singer with television and radio exposure and experience organizing world tours across Europe and Asia
- B.S.B.A from Miami University (OH)
- 2021 - Venture Analyst at the Ohio Innovation Fund & Miami University's Social Impact Fund
- Launching a productivity/CRM platform for Search Funds
- Researcher & Writer for the Onero Institute
- Led a London based Social Enterprise as CEO, overseeing growth from an early-stage startup to an established business with a six-figure revenue and growing
- Received MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, where I managed the Barcelona Technology Transfer Group, a tech transfer program that accelerates deep tech founders, enabling them to become investment-ready
- Serving as Fractional CFO and Consultant for several companies from pre-seed startups to businesses with $10m+ in revenue
- Avid climber and sailor
- Experienced in M&A, project finance, and IFI blended finance
- Passionate about impact investing, renewables, and innovative solutions addressing climate change
- Well-being enthusiast and aspiring DJ
- Lifelong learner with a keen interest in disruptive technologies for the good of humanity
- Creative, strategic, and systems thinker who understands breakthroughs are possible through the power of networks & collaboration that ultimately drive innovation
- Data driven risk-taker
- 13+ years in advertising and marketing with deep experience in both the client service and operations side of the business
- Active early-stage investor
- Passionate about working with entrepreneurs and founders
- Strong background in curating and leading teams
- High regard for the act of discovery
Healthcare Team - U.S.
- Early employee at Carta working across operations and valuations
- Served in an advisory capacity to hedge funds and private equity funds on strategy and operations
- Volunteer with the National Ability Center with their adaptive skiing program
- Deep expertise in Biotech/Pharma business development, product go-to-market strategy, quantitative & qualitative due diligence and financial valuations
- Designed and executed industry leading product launch plans, customer insights research, market access research, competitive intelligence and financial modeling for early stage pipeline and in-line top tier brands ($5B annual revenue)
- Passion for brining innovative and cost-effective disease management solutions to the patients via sourcing, reviewing, and making investments in the right companies at the right time
- 5+ years on rapidly-growing commercial teams at disruptive companies like MongoDB, Genentech, and Grafana Labs Participating in explosive growth as these companies grew from pre-Series A through IPOs and into category-defining players
- Excited by the expanding overlaps between the life sciences, technology, and the growing emphasis on applying these lessons toward sustainability goals
- M.S. & B.S.M. from Tulane University focused on Neuroscience, Legal Studies in Business, and an emphasis on Social Innovation and Triple Bottom Line Capitalism
- 7+ years of investing experience
- Passionate about financial education
- Fascinated with blockchain technology, specifically Defi and governance protocols. Investor in multiple ICO's
Fintech Team - U.S.
- Operated multiple startups on Dartmouth campus
- 3 Years Experience as Financial Analyst in Goldman Sachs CIMD Division
- Passionate about Decentralized Finance (Defi) & Broader Blockchain Solutions
- Piloted the launch and funding for a startup, Millie, a donor-advised fund for millennials
- Worked Capital Markets for the #1 commercial real estate syndication company in the US, CrowdStreet
- Focused on fin tech and social impact investing - let’s change the world!
- 15+ entrepreneurship, business operations, technology & innovation policy experience: B2C (inc. Pepsico, L'oreal, Mars), digital health (Pathcheck Foundation), privacy, data & AI, and digital economy (MIT, EU, UN, World Bank)
- Led setting up of the biggest EU-wide blended finance accelerator (equity+ grants) for 41 countries - European Innovation Council Accelerator
- Sourced, organized, and processed mid-size investment banking transactions with NY-based boutique investment bank in the consumer sector (associate level)
- Investor and Startup mentor - incl. MIT Media Lab Global Ventures (Data and AI for Health) & AI for Impact Visiting Mentor, MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge, Women In AI USA, etc - Trained in mid-size - Member of MIINT MBA Impact Investing and Network
- Outdoor enthusiast who loves to have a good time surfing, snowboarding, or at a concert
- Speak Spanish and love to experience new cultures
- Passionate about impact through my career
- Prior experience in credit and lending focusing on Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Former Tennis training partner for Women's 2021 French Open Finalist
- BS degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of the Pacific
- 15 + years of experience working in multiple industries including Banking, Marketing, Consulting, and EPCM across Russia and the United States
- Executive Master of Science in Finance from Zicklin School of Business (CUNY)
- Passionate about the Fintech space, specifically the blockchain & cryptocurrency, mobile payments, and digital banking
- +7 years in leadership/management experience in healthcare
- MBA, Chartered Market Technician candidate, Chartered Financial Analyst Level 2 candidate
- Systematic trader in equities, options, and cryptocurrencies
- Investor in SpaceX, Carbon3d, NowRx, and Knightscope
- 6+ years of experience in Private Banking
- Passionate about fintech and financial literacy in LatAm
- Soccer enthusiast
PropTech Team - U.S.
- Founded two businesses & raised $1.2M & $4M respectively in debt/equity for them, one of which was a commercial RE development.
- Sold the startup to a private equity investor for $18m, 18-mos. post-inception, at the trough of the recession
- 1st manager & playbook author of a new Tech Accelerator. It became the 12th most successful Tech Accelerator in America, per TechCrunch, MIT & Darden.
- Co-founder, early investor, or executive with 14 early-stage deals, 11 of which have been acquired
- Worked at Goldman Sachs
- Cancer survivor
- Founder & CEO of my startup "Mythic"
- B.S. Supply Chain Management, B.S. Neuroscience, B.S. Management - ASU
- Ex Professional MMA - Junior Olympics, 4th Degree Black Belt
- Passionate about a sustainable & circular economy, cooking, reading, & meeting new people & having intellectually stimulating conversations!
After VU: Investor at Talent Resources Ventures, CVC branch of Talent Resources and Talent Resources Sports
- Deep experience with vetting and triaging investment options
- Extensive experience with due diligence
- Creative thinker and multitasker
Cohort 12 includes 40 investors in U.S. / Europe that have formed five deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, & Healthcare
Cohort 12 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- 3+ years of experience in Valuation and Investment Banking
- Former entrepreneur with deep intellectual curiosity
- Passionate about the consumer space with a focus on F&B and health and wellness
- Business Development Manager of Android Global Partnership
- An entrepreneur, investor and lifelong learner
- MBA Candidate at Kellogg, BA Finance and Technology Management at Kelley
- Emerging Fund Manager @ X-Factor Capital. Early stage investors in high growth potential startups with diverse founders
- MBA & 10 years consulting experience in SME's
- Co-Founder of Top Sports Performance Facility in US. Ford Sports Performance
- Seahawks Fan! #GoHawks
- 8+ years of buy side investment management & operations experience
- Non Profit Board member focusing on improving education in underserved communities
- Author of articles highlighting founders of underrepresented backgrounds
- MBA in Finance from University of California, Irvine - Merage School of Business
- 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions
- Passionate about the CPG space, specifically the food and beverage industry
- Fitness and golf enthusiast
- BA in Business and Spanish from King's College London and incoming MSc. student at Imperial College London for Climate Change, Management and Finance
- Prior experience in Investment Banking, M&A and Fund Management through various internships
- Passionate about the consumer space, specifically fitness, health and the evolution of plant based products
- Interested in investing in companies that contribute to both the empowerment of women and a zero carbon future
- Barry's bootcamp lover
- Finished my Bachelor in International Business with Hons January 2020
- Currently doing a VC internship in Berlin until end of June, working on my start-up @drinkchurchill and creating the next one (Digital Tokens & Blockchain)
- Strong background in the shipping industry. Hit me up if you need contacts etc. in this area
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- Venture partner with multi-stage investment fund; Angel investor with 7+ portfolio companies diversified by sector and stage
- Seasoned strategy and operations leader with deep management consulting experience across a diverse set of verticals
- Extensive operational experience building startup teams and delivering large transformational programs
- BA University of Michigan (2020)
- A passionate fan of the Detroit Redwings, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Studied abroad on a cruise ship with 700+ college students docking at numerous countries in Asia and Africa
- Early-stage advisor to US and European founders since 2015. Public and private tech investor since 2016
- Previously early team member of two successful new business practices of large corporate firms
- Former senior tech banker (35+ deals, >$40 billion transaction value) covering cross-border M&A, IPOs and LBO financing for emerging and established companies. Sector coverage: internet, comm tech, digital media, fintech, enterprise software, advertising and semiconductors.
- Active global alumni leader and connector with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA). Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis
- 20+ years of management consulting experience in the Banking and Financial Services space and Technology, Media and Telecom space, advising C-Suite/Boards on strategy, operations risk and regulatory compliance
- Built and managed a global co-innovation network of one of the largest wealth management firm
- Big4 BFSI Management consulting experience is backed by an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Wharton Business School in Philadelphia, USA., and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Technology expertise is built on a B.Tech. in Computer Engineering and Science from India’s premier institution of engineering, namely, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
- Sector coverage: Generally, sector agnostic, but due to extensive career in BFSI and TMT, have a soft corner for Technology, Media. Telecom, and FinTech/RegTech
- Chief Data Scientist @Wiase Research Institute, a Research & Development Firm focusing on Technology Enablement for Smart Cities
- Managing Partner @Wiase Capital, an Impact Investment Firm docusing on Venture Philanthropy
- Recognized Global Leader in Artificial Intelligence with 10+ years of specialized experience in AI, Software Engineering, and Big Data 4. 4x Technical Founder w/ One Exit
- Emerging investor, angel syndicator, teacher, and advisor to founders across 3 continents
- Author of "When They Win, You Win: A More Human Approach to Supporting Entrepreneurship"
- Prior experience at ff Venture Capital, Deloitte Consulting, and co-founder of two startups
- MPA from the McCombs School of Business at UT, and BS Business and BA Psychology from the University of Rochester
- Prior experience in non-profit and government at the Better Business Bureau and the New York State Assembly
- Experience in the finance sector at UBS and Bank of America
- Proud New Yorker
- 20 Years Experience, Engineering, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Worked at Cisco, Lead Technical Marketing and Engineering functions for $1B High-End Routing and Optical Product Lines
- Market Expertise: Telecommunication, Cloud, Networking, Agriculture, Education, Commercial & Newspaper Print & Packaging Industries
- BSc. from College of Engineering Osmanabad, Harvard University - Alternative Investments, Stanford GSB - Mergers & Acquisitions, Berkeley Haas - Venture Capital Executive Program
- Venture For America Fellow who believes more smart people should build things
- Operations specialist with experience at several early stage startups
- Avid volunteer and current college coach for first time college students
- MSc. in International Financial Analysis from Newcastle University and BS in Business Management from Lawrence Technological University
- Former semi-professional soccer player for Detroit City FC and dual sport collegiate athlete (Soccer and Volleyball)
- Passionate about emerging and disruptive technology
Frontier Team - U.S.
- Conducted strategic level operations in the Middle East overseeing over 600 people in 12 different locations spread over 7 different countries
- Led most successful team at Amazon JFK-8 site as "pick" Ops Manager. Increased team efficiency by 79% in a few months at FC that pushes the most product on earth
- Talent Director/helped launch nonprofit to help military members budget, invest, and create payment plans
- Expertise in AI/ML, finance, healthcare, real estate
- M.S. from Stanford; M.B.A. from Chicago Booth
- First person in my town to configure a Cisco router and connect local govt. ISP to internet.
- Coffee enthusiast (yes I believe in coffee making as art) and bibliophile.
- Business leadership for scaling enterprise technology ventures and M&As from zero to $2B in areas of SaaS, Cloud, Security and Infrastructure.
- Built technology business that has positive impact on people’s lives with my work, centered around human values as guiding principles.
- Worked in products management roles for 5 startups that led Cisco to enter into new markets (Viptela, Meraki, Thousand Eyes , DUO and OpenDNS)
- Harvard Business School - Program for Leadership Development (HBS version of the Executive MBA)
- Corporate innovation specialist: designed, managed and closed out 7 corporate entrepreneurship programs
- Venture built & raised pre-seed investment capital within 3 months from ideation & co-developed alpha prototype.
- Originated 3 tech deals in 2 continents & secured regional co-investment partnerships.
- Won the annual regional Google sponsored competition (Global Impact Challenge Caribbean) for moonshot innovations and startups that can positively impact a billion people in ten years.
- First Jamaican to matriculate into Singularity University's GSP 17 and SU Ventures
- Executive Master of Business Administration – Marketing Emphasis from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (2021)
- 19 Years of IT industry Operation Management Experience and achievement in business development, consulting, procurement and supply chain management
- Extensive Emerging Market Business Development experience and network , especially for China market
- Passionate about venture capital investment and the latest IT technologies
Healthcare Team
- Former founder of a high growth communication SaaS platform
- Startup mentor for 5+ years; with experience across consumer, education, entertainment, government and healthcare sectors
- Active angel investor in transformative early-stage startups
- Deep expertise in Biotech/Pharma business development, product go-to-market strategy, quantitative & qualitative due diligence and financial valuations
- Designed and executed industry leading product launch plans, customer insights research, market access research, competitive intelligence and financial modeling for early stage pipeline and in-line top tier brands ($5B annual revenue)
- Passion for brining innovative and cost-effective disease management solutions to the patients via sourcing, reviewing, and making investments in the right companies at the right time
- 5+ years on rapidly-growing commercial teams at disruptive companies like MongoDB, Genentech, and Grafana Labs Participating in explosive growth as these companies grew from pre-Series A through IPOs and into category-defining players
- Excited by the expanding overlaps between the life sciences, technology, and the growing emphasis on applying these lessons toward sustainability goals
- M.S. & B.S.M. from Tulane University focused on Neuroscience, Legal Studies in Business, and an emphasis on Social Innovation and Triple Bottom Line Capitalism
- Extremely curious about Technology, Data Science, ML & AI as it applies to the investment management and financial services sector
- Practitioner of internal Chinese Martial Arts
- Registered private detective and concealed carry instructor
- Former fellow at the #1 ranked life science early investment group, Life Science Angels
- Startup founder and entrepreneur
- Expertise in biopharma business development
- Currently work at the Newchip Accelerator. The number 1 remote accelerator with a particularly large focus on helping our companies achieve their funding goals
Fintech Team - U.S.
- Executive leadership, transition manager, capital raiser, product launcher, deal structurer, fund formation expertise, enterprise and firm level strategic planning, resource allocation and mitigations, and hands on fund launch experiences with both both investment products and strategies
- Early career as General Counsel/Chief Legal & Chief Compliance/Designated Risk Officer, tackling complex corporate transactions, major "bet the firm" litigation in both Singapore and Los Angeles, and navigating regulatory challenges across the US, Europe, Singapre and Hong Kong
- Track record of building and leading teams of problem solvers, cultivating collaborative work environments and driving success in ambiguous and entrepreneurial environments
- Business development leader for enterprise joint venture company between US and China responsible for creating product portfolio & establishing new sales channels to drive go-to-market for $100M+ investment fund
- Enterprise leader of 40+ software and hardware products delivered to market as part of a $2B product line and holder of 5 U.S. technology patents.
- Over 20+ years experience leading Business Development, Technical Product Management, Engineering teams focused on Security, IoT, SaaS and Cloud infrastructure
- Co-founder of real estate investment company specializing in commercial and residential segments with strong experience in finance and acquisition
- 3+ years FiinTech operations experience
- 2020 Rocket Loans best performance winner and nominated for Peoples Choice
- 5+ years investing experience
- Early employee at Carta working across operations and valuations
- Served in an advisory capacity to hedge funds and private equity funds on strategy and operations
- Volunteer with the National Ability Center with their adaptive skiing program
- 3+ years experience with established and emerging funds across MENA and South Asia
- Driven by and working alongside mission-driven founders who seek solving important societal challenges
- Enjoys the thrill of adventure discovering new cultures by frequently backpacking
- 20+ years Financial Services experience (executive leadership in investment servicing)
- As a Senior Vice President, most recently led a North America investor servicing business (100+ fund clients, 1 trillion+ in assets under administration, team of 100 partners)
- Participant in two American Pool players Association National 8-ball Championships in Las Vegas
- Had 7 internship experiences across a variety of industry – taking a particular liking to my current private equity position
- On track to graduate with Summa Cum Laude from the University of Southern California
- Love music: play three instruments and have seen 100+ live shows
- Extensive experience (12+ years) in SME Portfolio Management
- 5+ years experience in Startup seed funding and support (among which, a non-bank financial institutions)
- Exposure to best practices of Credit/Interest Rate Derivative valuation during the experience at Morgan Stanley
- Doctorate Degree in Economics and CFA Charter holder
- Deep experience with vetting and triaging investment options
- Extensive experience with due diligence
- Creative thinker and multitasker
Fintech Team - Asia
- Serial entrepreneur and investor. Made his first startup investment during my university years using a scholarship stipend allowance
- Hedge fund CIO at 28 focused on thematic investments. Early high-conviction participation in Tesla, Twilio, and Sea Limited
- Bioengineer by training with a minor in Biophysics, winning best design project as a Singapore government scholar
- Behavioral science expert with previous work experience as lead Behavioural Scientist at a neuromarketing technology company.
- Minerva Masters in Decision Analysis (2022), Quantic MBA (2020), BSc in Psychology from Nanyang Technological University (2019)
- Awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal for being the first undergrad student to graduate with CGPA 5.0/5.0 from the School of Social Sciences - history.
- Awarded the Global Undergraduate Award: Thomas Clarkson Gold Medal for being the top Psychology undergraduate researcher globally
- Awarded the most Promising leader award by Standard Charted Bank
- Passionate about the FinTech space
- 15+ years in Digital Media and Data-Driven Marketing in India and SE Asia, servicing enterprises in Telecom, FMCG, Banking, Airlines, and Ecommerce
- Entrepreneurial experience of starting a performance marketing agency in Indonesia in 2014 that was acquired by Dentsu. Grew the revenue, size, and value by 5x post-merger, giving a successful multi-million-dollar exit to investors
- Angel Investing since 2019 interested in Consumer, Agritech, Enterprise Tech, and Cyber Security. Seeded in four ventures in consumer and fintech (lending)
- Early investor in various crypto projects, now making up a big portion of my portfolio
- My research project into the renovation and transformation of the history-laden residential area "Tianzifang" in Shanghai received multiple scholarly grants. I was invited to present my research on behalf of my alma mater at student conferences hosted by Universitas 21 and UNESCO
- Entrepreneur and angel investor. Prior to VU, I've made over 10 investments into early projects (equity and digital assets combined)
Cohort 11 includes 29 investors in U.S. that have formed five deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier, & Healthcare
Cohort 11 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- 5 years in financial valuation focused on fund due diligence, equities, and multifamily assets; work on Logistics, Digital Tech, & Materials team at Nike, Inc.
- B.B.A in Finance from Texas Christian University, Suma Cum Laude, Neeley Fellow
- Former Division I Golfer, passionate about human optimization, fitness, and wellness
- Co-founder of an e-commerce hybrid tech, nutrition, and logistics business helping thousands of people through food, while achieving an ARR of $45M before exit. 2018 Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies with a 3-year growth rate of 443%
- Angel investor and advisor to various startups with a passion for innovation, business development, and sales strategy
- Army officer serving 8 years in combined peacetime and overseas deployments. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding leadership
- Seasoned entrepreneur with 8+ years of experience in business development, marketing, sales, and strategy
- Former Founder & CEO of WearAway, a venture-backed B2B marketplace that connected brands to influencers, acquired in 2019
- Host of the Stairway to CEO podcast which features weekly interviews with inspiring Founders & CEOs about what it takes to build, grow, and lead a business
- 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions
- Passionate about the CPG space, specifically the food and beverage industry
- Fitness and golf enthusiast
- I woke up like this
- Host of the "Digital Marketing for Humans" podcast
- VC / Angel Investor
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- Venture partner with multi-stage investment fund; Angel investor with 7+ portfolio companies diversified by sector and stage
- Seasoned strategy and operations leader with deep management consulting experience across a diverse set of verticals
- Extensive operational experience building startup teams and delivering large transformational programs
- Co-founded Silicon Beach Investment Group with current students and alumni from USC Marshall
- M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from USC Marshall School of Business
- USC Marshall Venture Fund Investment Analyst
- Real Estate Private Equity, Luxury Sales, Property Management, Leasing, Proptech
- VC / Angel Investor
- MBA - Babson (Olin) BA - Syracuse University (Newhouse)
- Advanced Management Program @Columbia, Executive Development Program @ Wharton, CPA, ACCA, Attorney
- Over 8 years Big 4 Accounting Experience. Founded a National CPA firm in Nigeria, Africa's largest economy. Founded a financial newspaper (www.myfinancialintelligence.com)
- Currently building multiple enterprises; Stallient (Temp staffing solution); Ipay Suite( Payroll solution for Nigeria) & Geeboard (online accounting solution).
- Extremely curious about Technology, Data Science, ML & AI as it applies to the investment management and financial services sector
- Practitioner of internal Chinese Martial Arts
- Registered private detective and concealed carry instructor
- 20 Years Experience, Engineering, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Worked at Cisco, Lead Technical Marketing and Engineering functions for $1B High-End Routing and Optical Product Lines
- Market Expertise: Telecommunication, Cloud, Networking, Agriculture, Education, Commercial & Newspaper Print & Packaging Industries
- BSc. from College of Engineering Osmanabad, Harvard University - Alternative Investments, Stanford GSB - Mergers & Acquisitions, Berkeley Haas - Venture Capital Executive Program
- 10 years of global experience gained in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia driving the strategic direction and launching transformative programs in MedTech and automotive organizations
- Julia is an alumnus of the Stanford ‘LEAD’ Corporate Innovation program. Earned Medtronic CIO Award (2019), Medtronic Star of Excellence (2019), and Medtronic CIO Partner Excellence Award (2018)
- Bilingual has traveled to 45+ countries, has lived and worked in 3
Frontier Team - U.S.
- 2 years of experience as an analyst at the Public Investment Fund (PIF)
- Passionate about tech and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Middle East
- Hope to create a change in the technology ecosystem in Saudi and elevating the innovation bar
- 3+ years of Product Management experience
- BA, Georgetown University
- Emerging technologies enthusiast
- Angel Investor in Frontier and Enterprise startups
- Currently Senior Product Manager at Cisco
- Product design, strategy, go-to-market, and business development; working with Tier1-3 Service Providers, and Enterprise multinationals
- Previously worked in pre-sales, technical marketing, and software engineering roles
- MS, Computer Engineering, SJSU
- Executive education at Berkeley HaaS. and Stanford GSB
- 2+ years of experience on Strategy & Finance team for PE-backed startup in the health & wellness space
- MAcc from the College of William and Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business; BA in Economics from the College of William and Mary
- Former team captain of D1 college football team
- 2 years experience as a consultant for the US government analyzed foreign and domestic frontier tech companies and prepared detailed reports about national security risks
- BS in finance from Virginia Tech
- Amateur futurist and lover of spicy food
Healthcare Team
- BA University of Michigan (2020)
- A passionate fan of the Detroit Redwings, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Studied abroad on a cruise ship with 700+ college students docking at numerous countries in Asia and Africa
- 1.7+ years experience as a strategy manager in Healthcare/Biotech, Corporate tax, and energy divisions at the Japanese government
- Supported underrepresented entrepreneurs at Go Paladin Incorporated and joined NGO projects in India and Bangladesh
- MBA Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University
- Seed stage investor
- Travel fanatic (40+ countries)
- Avid microlender on Kiva
Fintech Team - U.S.
- Expert in designing investment strategy and responsible for 200MM in assets under management
- Proficient in FinTech applications, including portfolio management using Python, Data Analysis/Visualization, Machine Learning, and Blockchain
- 19 Years of IT industry Operation Mangement Experience and achivement in business development, consulting, procurement and supply chain management
- Extensive Emerging Market Business Development expereince and network , especiall for China market
- Passionate about venture capital investment and the lastest IT technologies
- Deep experience with vetting and triaging investment options
- Extensive experience with due diligence
- Creative thinker and muti-tasker
- MSc Management from Imperial College Business School, London / Blockchain Business Model Certificate from Duke University / PE, and VC Certificate from Bocconi University, Milan
- 5+ years experience in business development, innovation, and entrepreneurship / Launched an E-Commerce with a serial entrepreneur and shark tank investor at Blazar Capital/internships in Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, and Asset Management
- Multilingual (fluent in English, Italian, German, Spanish, Danish), lived and worked in 8+ countries (UK, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Russia, China, the Netherlands) and traveled to 50+ countries
- Had 7 internship experiences across a variety of industry – taking a particular liking to my current private equity position
- On track to graduate with Suma Cum Laude honors recognition from the University of Southern California
- Love music: play three instruments and have seen 100+ live shows
- Chief Innovation Officer in the legal field with 10 years of experience in factual investigation and data analysis within many industries to support the interests of investors and consumers
- Traveled to 6 continents and studied mathematics and philosophy in the United States and England, data analytics in Australia, economics in Chile, and social entrepreneurship and innovation in South Africa. M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship
- Passionate about connecting ideas and people across the globe to create value in surprising ways
Fintech Team - Asia
- 15+ years with Wells Fargo Bank in China as Deputy GM, and senior corporate / FI banker
- Serving on the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai
- MS Global Finance (HKUST-NYU Stern), LLM China Commercial Law (Fudan), MA International Studies (Johns Hopkins SAIS), BBA Business (University of Michigan)
- Angel Investor since 2018 with SeedInvest
- Served in both the US Peace Corps (Volunteer in Ukraine) and the Marine Corps
- Fascinated with bio-hacking and longevity practices.
- 7+ years of professional experience in starting, building, growing, and transforming performance, profitability, and value of the company through leadership in digital strategy and transformation
- Experienced in building synergy between investors, C-suites, and top senior executives
- Angel investor in startups and passive investor in the money market
- 10+ years of experience in the financial sector in Singapore and Mumbai with expertise in credit analysis, corporate finance, fundraising, and market research
- Worked in a fintech venture builder which launched and seeded five ventures across Southeast Asia
- Food connoisseur and workout enthusiast
- 3+ years with Deloitte Taiwan as IT Consultant and Financial Advisor, serving enterprises in Banking, Renewable energy, and Manufacturing
- Entrepreneurial experience in the manufacturing industry with a deep passion for digital transformation
- M.S. Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas
- CPA certificate holder
Cohort 10 includes 31 investors in U.S. that have formed five deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier, & Healthcare
Cohort 10 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- 8+ years in business development, corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital
- Actively building early-stage angel investment portfolio across multiple verticals
- MBA, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business; BSBA, Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business
- 3+ years as Associate at Northwestern’s Innovation and New Ventures Office managing and commercializing engineering and medical device technologies and startups
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Technology, J.D. From Chicago- Kent College of Law, Intellectual Property Certificate
- Industry Expert on Blockchain and other emerging technologies
- B.A in Economics from University of California Berkeley, Cum Laude
- Work experience in the largest global innovation platform, Plug and Play Tech Center, in the supply chain venture team, a Google-backed accelerator in Indonesia focusing on emerging markets in Southeast Asia, and a fast-growing B2B startup in the logistics and distribution industry
- Passionate about the startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship, and impactful companies that disrupt the old industries
- BA University of Michigan (2020)
- A passionate fan of the Detroit Redwings, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Studied abroad on a cruise ship with 700+ college students docking at numerous countries in Asia and Africa
- Helped create first FDA approved digital drug at Proteus Digital Health
- Avid follower of financial markets and sports
- Hit a baseball out of the infield at Oracle Park
- A former entrepreneur and technology leader for over two decades. Served on many private boards and has raised capital in private markets
- Recognized expert and speaker on technology innovations, commercialization, and entrepreneurship at multiple conferences
- MBA from UT Austin, Executive Education from GE's Leadership programs, Six Sigma, PMP, Cloud, Salesforce expertise, in wide industries Auto, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Finance
- Active VC Investor with multiple investments across industry agnostics and a Wealth Management Advisor helping families secure their financial future
- 5+ years experience as an economist for an asset management firm focusing on emerging markets in Asia and the Middle East
- MBA and MSc Finance from The George Washington University; BA Economics (minors in Mathematics and Philosophy) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Multilingual, lived in 10+ countries (EMEA) and traveled to 40+ countries
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- 15+ years in financial services, led teams of 20+ as a Senior Vice President at City National Bank
- AB/AM Harvard University, MBA University of Chicago, Executive Education in Leadership Stanford University. CFA Charterholder
- Film/TV Enthusiast took courses in documentary filmmaking and selling TV shows, producing, screenwriting. Passionate about Asian American media representation. Wheel of Fortune Contestant, Tae Kwon Do Black belt
- Passionate about helping startups grow. I've contributed in a variety of roles in a variety of stages with multiple startups
- Former co-founder of fashion tech startup
- M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from USC Marshall School of Business / USC Marshall Venture Fund Analyst
- Former Corporate Finance at GlaxoSmithKline, completed the Future Leaders Program working across Singapore, Malaysia and the United States
- Keen interest in Fintech, especially in finding micro-financing solutions in developing countries
- BBM in Finance & Operations Management at Singapore Management University
- Pitched directly to consumer insurance to Economical Insurance pre-deregulation, built the team for Sonnet
- Focused on women / underrepresented founders - building opportunities for talent that doesn't have access
- MBA, MA - educated in sustainability/cleantech specialist
- Entrepreneur and technology advisor assisting startup acceleration and connecting venture capital funding
- 10+ years advising and leading enterprise digital transformations to Cloud/SaaS technology, data analytics, and AI/robotics adoption
- MBA, University of Wales UK, with a global network of business and technology leaders seeking innovation value and advantage
- 20 Years Experience, Engineering, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Worked at Cisco, Lead Technical Marketing and Engineering functions for $1B High-End Routing and Optical Product Lines
- Market Expertise: Telecommunication, Cloud, Networking, Agriculture, Education, Commercial & Newspaper Print & Packaging Industries
- BSc. from College of Engineering Osmanabad, Harvard University - Alternative Investments, Stanford GSB - Mergers & Acquisitions, Berkeley Haas - Venture Capital Executive Program
- Experience in investment banking and venture capital
- A veteran of the US Army with 4 years of service
- Global traveler (lived in US mainland, Hawaii, China, and the UK, and traveled to 20+ countries so far)
- MBA from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Frontier Team
- B.S. in International Business from Pepperdine & Fudan University, 3.78 GPA, Certificate in Dispute Resolution through Straus Institute – Class Rank: 1st / 300
- Marketing Strategy Lead for multi-million dollar, venture-backed D2C / subscription brand, disrupting in the sunscreen market
- Bilingual, avid traveler, and passionate about startups & small businesses
- Principal Computational Scientist at Caltech
- Director at Hughes working primarily on radar and quantum computing
- Mentor of students at Caltech
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); and a fellow at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation on data-driven discovery
- BSc. from California State University, Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California
- Initial team member of Singularity University, an exponential tech organization that grew to 30,000+ alumni over 10 years through startup and executive education programs
- Formed partnerships with impact-focused organizations like the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, numerous global NGOs, foundations, and nonprofits
- Extensive experience working and living internationally: entrepreneur in China, a startup accelerator in Brazil, volunteer projects in Ethiopia, language student in Argentina
- 5-year tenure 'swinging with the air wing' in the United States Marine Corps
- 10 years managing accounts in retail, healthcare, fintech, and aerospace on Madison Avenue (McCann, Ogilvy, Madras, O&Jones)
- 20 years with a Saturn tattoo and a mind to harden American space systems
- 10 years of global experience gained in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia driving the strategic direction and launching transformative programs in MedTech and automotive organizations
- Julia is an alumnus of the Stanford ‘LEAD’ Corporate Innovation program. Earned Medtronic CIO Award (2019), Medtronic Star of Excellence (2019), and Medtronic CIO Partner Excellence Award (2018)
- Bilingual has traveled to 45+ countries, has lived and worked in 3
Healthcare Team
- Healthcare background executing EHR implementations, telemedicine, AI, cybersecurity and M&A projects
- Recipient of "Partners in Excellence" Award during tenure at Massachusetts General Hospital
- Multilingual; traveled to 30+ countries
- Air Force Contracting Officer managing a $1B portfolio that provides mission support for range and launches operations ensuring the vitality of national space activities at the only launch base for DoD and commercial Atlas, Delta, SpaceX, and NASA launch vehicles
- BASc Intelligence Studies with a minor in Spanish from the University of Arizona, MS in Enterprise Risk Management from Columbia University in New York City
- A self-proclaimed foodie with a passion for family, food, and friends
- 10 years of experience as a Longevity and microbiome researcher-led independent projects to generate high impact discoveries and findings that have clinical implications
- Currently working as a consultant for life science-focused firmly on projects related to gene therapies, medical devices and Companion diagnostics from Go to Market strategy perspective
- Had a brief stint in Wall Street helping an analyst with equity research reports for cell and gene therapy companies mostly in the oncology space
- Cultivated 65+ family office clients at Boundless. Conducted market research on nutrition, mental health, and brain diseases
- Developed international health investment strategies for the Rockefeller Foundation
- Passionate about impact measurement tools that correlate companies’ health impact with financial performance. 4. MSPH degree from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health with a focus on pandemics, nutrition, and climate change
Fintech Team
- BA from the University of Florida
- Yoga and Workout Enthusiast
- Passionate about emerging technology
- A strategic thinker and relationship manager with 15 years of investment management and advisory experience across both public and private-market asset classes
- CFA Charterholder | Certificate in Commercial Real Estate | Executive Program in Hedge Fund | MBA in Finance & Investments | MS in Business Information Systems
- Passionate about discovering human capital and disruptive technology that transforms how/what we invest and the financial markets
- 10+ years of experience in the financial services sector with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, corporate development, and corporate strategy
- BSBA, Washington University in St. Louis; MBA, NYU Stern School of Business
- Work experience in New York, Hong Kong, London, and Beijing
- Extremely curious about Technology, Data Science, ML & AI as it applies to the investment management and financial services sector
- Practitioner of internal Chinese Martial Arts
- Registered private detective and concealed carry instructor
- 3+ years of commercial real estate experience at Brookfield Properties with expertise in office, retail & multi-family investments, asset management, & development
- B.S. Business & Enterprise Management: Finance & Data Analytics from Wake Forest University | D1 Athlete: Volleyball
Cohort 9 includes 35 Investors in the U.S. Team: 35 + Asia Team: 7) that formed six deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier Tech, Healthcare, & SpaceTech
Cohort 9 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team - U.S.
- 2 Successful Exits: President & CEO of Uplift Data Partners, a enterprise drone technology company, and CMO of Power2Switch, a Kleiner Perkins portfolio company
- Strong operator with 20 years in execution and delivery; building products, teams, businesses and brands, and
- Creative mastermind in developing brand story, visual DNA, and strong longterm brand equity
- Captivating storyteller with a natural ability to make you a believer
- BSc. Northern Illinois University; MSc. DePaul University; MBA, Booth School of Business
- Earned All-American Honors for the Texas Baseball Team
- Played 4 years of professional baseball with the Colorado Rockies organisation
- BBA in Finance at The University of Texas at Austin
- Involved with numerous startups including a Venture Capital Association and a clothing company for people with limited mobility
- Community tutor and mentor for 2nd graders at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
- Studying finance at Tulane University
- Manage $2M+ of University of Georgia Endowment Fund across all sectors of the equities markets
- Mentor and Tutor underrepresented youth in middle Georgia communities
- BBA Finance & M.S. Management Information Systems at University of Georgia Honors Program
- A member of the highly selective, faculty-led Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program at Ohio State
- In my free time I enjoy working out, cooking, shopping, and capitalising on happy hours with friends
- On track to graduate from The Ohio State University in May of 2021 with a specialisation in Finance and a minor in Fashion & Retail Studies
- Led two research projects in the Economic Science Institute (ESI) under guidance of nobel laureate Vernon Smith
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
- BA in Mathematical Economics from Colgate University
Enterprise Team - U.S.
- 10 Years experience in financial planning, business strategy and entrepreneurship (co-founded two companies)
- Multilingual global citizen, lived in 3 countries, traveled 40+ countries
- Angel investor, Trust fund manager focus on alternative and cross border investment
- BA from Shanghai Finance University; Certificate of Strategic Decision and Risk Management from Stanford
- 23+ years experience in impact investment (ImpactTech, AgriTech, Fintech, Nutrition) and impact measurement, private equity and project finance
- Supported the launch of $75M EBRD EU SME Private Equity Fund and $40M UNDP supported Impact Tech VC fund
- MSc in major programme management from Said Business School, University of Oxford
- Management Consultant at Accenture
- Rising VC fund manager
- B.A. in Health Services Administration
- Senior software engineer with 10+ years of broad technical expertise
- Entrepreneur with tactical experience in startups and corporate innovation
- Early stage startup advisor to founders across lifestyle, sports, fitness, wellness, and food industries
- Focused on investing in marketplaces, consumer tech, and seeking out high-performance founders
- VP, Wells Fargo Principal Investments. Previously Analyst and Associate, Commodities Sales and Trading
- Angel Investor focused on Food/Ag, FinTech, Emerging Markets and Adviser to NYC-based Family Office expanding into VC
- BA, NYU Gallatin School of Individualised Study: Political Economy and Financial Crises
- 20 Years Experience, Engineering, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Worked at Cisco, Lead Technical Marketing and Engineering functions for $1B High-End Routing and Optical Product Lines
- Market Expertise: Telecommunication, Cloud, Networking, Agriculture, Education, Commercial & Newspaper Print & Packaging Industries
- BSc. from College of Engineering Osmanabad
- Harvard University - Alternative Investments
- Stanford GSB - Mergers & Aquisitions
- Berkeley Haas - Venture Capital Executive Program
- Served in Army infantry unit providing emergency field medical care in urban combat environments
- Co-founded small service start-up; co-developed internal ERP system capable of automating $1 billion in annual transactions
- Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University
Frontier Team - U.S.
- Successfully led and co-led the development of 4 custom client products, valuing $2M in services
- 4+ years of experience in start-up ecosystem development, including managing the US State Department entrepreneurship initiative, LIONS@FRICA
- Advised +100 local and international early stage companies
- BA, University of California, Santa Cruz
- Principal Computational Scientist at Caltech
- Director at Hughes working primarily on radar and quantum computing
- Mentor of students at Caltech
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); and a fellow at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation on data-driven discovery
- BSc. from California State University, PHD in Computer Science from University of Southern California
- U.S. Marine Veteran with 10+ years of global operations and business development experience
- Advised over 500+ startup ecommerce brands at Amazon HQ. Generated over $1B+ in gross merchandise sales
- Founder, Dual Use Ventures.
- City Leader in LA for Bunker Labs.
- UCLA Polysci / Stanford GSB Ignite
- Founder of Simple Tones Ventures, an industry agnostic venture fund based in Boston, MA
- 10+ years of leading organisations and individuals in the experiential, real estate and hospitality verticals
- Brigham & Women's Cancer Advisory Board Member and advisor to SCORE, the nation's largest network of expert business mentors
- BA in Economics from Connecticut College
- 5 years experience in product management and building startup
- Spent over 8 years in the US Army as an Infantryman and 2+ years connecting startups with DoD problem sets
- B.S. in entrepreneurship from Saint Mary's College of California
- Current Senior Financial Analyst at Intel Corporation
- Former corporate finance at Siemens United States and Germany
- Former Demand Manager at RIX Industries
- B.S. in Management Information Systems from CSU, Sacramento; Executive MBA Candidate at Saint Mary's College of California
Healthcare Team
- A neuroscientist turned venture capitalist, multidisciplinary professional with experience across business, scientific, and clinical domains
- Serves as a career coach and start-up mentor at several organisations globally, including MassChallenge, MIT Enterprise Forum, University of Cambridge and Imperial College
- His Ph.D. research at the University of Cambridge eliminated a major 60-year methodological drawback for assessing brain haemodynamics, setting the basis for a $170K+ NIH research grant
- Engineered and deployed water treatment solution for low-income Latin America and India while studying at Cornell University
- Pioneered CSR as a tool for innovation, value creation and risk management at Tesla and Bechtel Corporation
- Market Expertise: CleanTech, Biotech, Ag-tech, Impact Investing, Sustainable Development
- BSc. in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University
- Pharma industry expert and group leader at Genentech - experienced in diverse scientific areas (synthetic biology/metabolic engineering, RNAi, Immuno-oncology, cell and gene therapy), CMC manufacturing / analytics, clinical, and regulatory filing
- Ph.D. in Chemistry at Stanford Gradate School and Postdoctoral fellowship in Molecular and Cell biology at UC Berkeley
- Executive MBA candidate
- Originally striving to be an accountant, an introduction to finance during my freshman year spurred my interest for venture capital and steered me towards VU
- On the more personal side, I love surfing, anything to do with the ocean and outdoors, and I previously worked as a swim instructor and lifeguard
- Currently studying Finance and the University of Notre Dame
- Launching Southern Methodist University's very first venture accelerator
- Quantitative Research Analyst for a Fintech Startup
- Currently studying Psychology and Finance and expanding on my intellectual curiosity in Venture Capital
Fintech Team
- Extensive international experience in private and public sector (Siemens, European Commission), founded 2 startups (fashion tech Myrio - won a golden Tesla award for innovation, IoT smart textile - WearMe)
- Global citizen - lived in 5 countries, multilingual, traveled 40+ countries
- Pioneer of startup ecosystem in Croatia and the region (Founding member of the Croatian Business Angel Network, one of the first women startup entrepreneurs in Croatia)
- BSc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Split; MBA from Simmons School of Management (awarded Lukic and Rown Brown Fellowships)
- Co-founded a leather company, Harper Albritton, that specializes in the custom design and personalization of various products for both consumers and organisations
- Enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone; I've run a couple marathons, been skydiving, and even placed in one of Florida's largest a Cross-fit competition
- Finishing both my bachelors degree in Business Administration and Master of International Business from the University of Florida
- 8+ years of experience at top tier market-oriented and state-backed financial institutions in China, with solid experience in business development, business strategy and credit risk management and deep insights on the political economy of the Chinese market as well as the global financial landscape
- Sourced and executed $1.5B+ deals for various sized companies in multiple industries
- Current MBA candidate at Georgetown University; LL.M. from National University of Singapore
- Former Corporate Finance at GlaxoSmithKline, completed the Future Leaders Program working across Singapore, Malaysia and the United States
- Keen interest in Fintech, especially in finding micro-financing solutions in developing countries
- BBM in Finance & Operations Management at Singapore Management University
- 15 years of public market finance experience in institutional equity sales, sales trading, research and operations covering Asian and US markets
- Avid traveler, sports enthusiast, and keen interest in globalization
- B.A. in Business Management from Hartwick College where I was a student athlete and team captain
SpaceTech Team
- Angel investor in 20+ startups (3+ years) and public stock market investor with consistent 500 - 1,000+ bps annual alpha (5+ years)
- 15+ years of institutional / operational experience in Fortune 100 consulting and financial services firms
- CFA Charter holder and fully credentialed actuary (Investments focus)
- Founder of two startups (tech and beverage)
- Private plane pilot
- B.S. in Business Administration from Babson College
- Music Production and Technology Masters from Berkley College of Music
- Enjoys time with his wife and two children; looking to start a fund within 2 years
- Graduate USAF Academy Colorado Springs 2009
- Founder of Tremendous View Capital, a space focused venture fund
- Member of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation's Patron's Board
- BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design
- Traveled to 41 countries
- Very curious, love learning about new fields and exploring disruptive technology
- Skydived
- BA in Political Science from UMass
Cohort 8 includes 25 investors (~0.5% accepted) that formed five deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier Tech, Healthcare
Cohort 8 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team
Enterprise Team
Fintech Team
Frontier Tech Team
Healthcare Team
Cohort 7 includes 30 investors (~0.5% accepted) that formed five deal sourcing teams: Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, & Frontier Tech
Cohort 7 Deal Sourcing Teams
Consumer Team
Brian Agredano
- Former NYC teacher and school leader through Teach for America
- Gates Millennium Scholar and Consortium Fellowship recipient
- BA, Yale University; MA, Relay Graduate School of Education; MBA, UVA Darden School of Business
David de Jesus
- Senior software engineer with 10+ years of broad technical expertise.
- Entrepreneur with tactical experience in startups and corporate innovation.
- Early stage startup advisor to founders across lifestyle, sports, fitness, wellness, and food industries.
- Focused on investing in marketplaces, consumer tech, and seeking out high-performance founders.
Arpan Ajmera
- Former Venture Capital Analyst at ZX Ventures (CVC arm of AB InBev)
- Interned in consulting and corporate finance in China, Germany & India across various industries
- Arpan's Blog
- B.S in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2018 Graduate); CFI Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®
Scott Hogan
- Operated a twelve million dollar manufacturing company
- Increased profit by 1,100% year over year
- Two academic papers in progress
Alberto Bertamino
- Interested in investing in consumer companies, food and beverage
- Graduated in Economics and Corporate Finance
- Looking to join an early-stage venture
Jeff Lazcano
- Angel investor in 15+ startups (3+ years) | 5% + annual alpha investing in publicly traded stocks (5+ years)
- 15+ years of institutional experience in Fortune 100 consulting and financial services firms
- Actuary (FSA) and CFA Charterholder
Enterprise Team
Marvin Bonhomme
- Built the first facial biometric layer, an authentication network that connects to any payment types using biometric facial recognition for all e-commerce purchases
- Formed and managed a team comprised of senior executives including a Wall Street CTO, and a
director at American Express - Co-founded two startups in high-tech and hospitality
Kenneth Lee
- Delivered Bookings, which replaced Trips, as the golden metrics used for Lyft's IPO readiness
- Scale - Scaled Chartboost #1 mobile game ad network infrastructure 10X in terms of ad served
- Revenue (when it didn't exist) - Launched Spotify and Angry Bird (Android) *first* in the USA via Klout Perks, a brand building program with social influencers, and GetJar Android Market respectively
Harrison Frye
- COO of an Investment Holding Company currently in Seed Funding Round
- Built an e-commerce business that cleared $4 Million in revenue its first year
- Co-Managed from the ground up, a Makerspace/Co-working facility that hosted a variety of start ups from early to late stage
Kristen Palma
- Founder of Go Gratis, Inc., non-profit dedicated to supporting sustainability in the market
- Previously the lead of conformity assessment for the US National Committee to the International Electrotechnical Commission
- Supported low income and low socioeconomic communities as a staff member of the Office of Environmental Justice in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Alessandra (Sandra) Habermann
- Head of Marketing and Operations for an e-commerce startup
- Real Estate Development & Portfolio Management for a german family office
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, MBA
Fintech Team
Roberto Aguirre
- 20+ years in finance and business development with a successful track record of designing and implementing over $5 billion in debt financing solutions. Some of the transactions were recognized as Deal of the Year by Project Finance International and Latin Finance
- Chartered Financial Analyst, B. Comm from Concordia University and MBA from McGill University
- Founder of Borel Advisors LLC, a boutique capital raise advisory firm
William Leonard
- Finance and Entrepreneurship Student at Mercer University
- Previously served as a Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley
- Seeking to invest in fintech, consumer, real estate tech, and frontier verticals
Faizan Ahmed
- Developed software to automate fundamental analysis for stocks, optimize investment portfolios, test algorithmic trading strategies, and built interactive robo advisor
- Computer / Data Science Student at St. John's University
- Experience programming with Python, Java, R, and SQL
Hyounsik (Andrew) Noh
- Financial management & analytics experience in reinsurance market focusing on actuarial science, underwriting and project financing
- Member of a Columbia Venture Community (CVC), interested in enhancing value of entrepreneurship and innovation
- M.S. Columbia University
- B.S. Penn State University, Smeal College of Business
Gustavo Cepeda
- Business Analyst at JP Morgan Chase with experience in implementing FinTech platform
- Community Ambassador for JP Morgan's enterprise blockchain, Quorum
- Looking to join a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm as an Analyst
Nancy Tong
- Former project Manager at education start-up Career Niu
- Former fixed income trader and portfolio manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- BSc Economics from London School of Economics (LSE), MBA Candidate (Class 21J) at INSEAD, CFA charterholder
Frontier Tech Team
Robert Checchia
- +12 years of finance experience in multinational companies and investment banking institutions
- Proven track record in value creation for various companies in different industries through strategic consulting and financial advisory
- MSc in Finance & Economics, MSc in Applied Physics, CFA candidate for level 3 exam in June 2020
Jung Lee
- Sole Proprietary Equity Trader: Trading volatile stocks exploit the jump-process
- Founder, Humus: FX Risk Management Solution to bridge the ‘information gap’ between manufacturing firms and the financial industry
- Goldman Sachs / Merrill Lynch: ABS CDO structuring, origination, and valuation
Sonali Kalje
- Angel Investor in Frontier and Enterprise startups
- Currently Senior Product Manager at Cisco
- Product design, strategy, go-to-market, and business development; working with Tier1-3 Service Providers, and Enterprise multinationals
- Previously worked in pre-sales, technical marketing, and software engineering roles
- MS, Computer Engineering, SJSU
- Executive education at Berkeley HaaS. and Stanford GSB
Santiago Sada
- Former Analyst at Startup Studio. Management of the portfolio of companies that resulted in 9 of them receiving financing from Venture Capital Investors and/or Angel Investor
- Former Analyst at Acelera México Capital. Part of the investment team of a 5 million dollar fund
- Created an Angel Investor Network in Monterrey México with 15 active members and growing
Sridhar Kummam
- Led software application development for global banks, built and managed software products for OTC data and the US Muni Bond markets
- Associated with startup industry for the past 8+ years as a technologist, angel investor, entrepreneur and as a maven
- Alumni of National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India and actively involved in Americas Alumni association as its Secretary
- Attended Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development
De Zhang
- Seasoned professional driving global strategy at large firms like Samsung
- Optimized processes for Samsung's corporate venture capital arm
- Experienced entrepreneur running a global manufacturing company
- 10+ years of experience in management consulting at major firms like Accenture
- MBA at NYU Stern / London Business School, BS in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University
- Experienced Angel Investor
Healthcare Team
Philip Boukas
- Former Equity derivatives broker at Tullett Prebon (TP ICAP), operated predominately in the OTC space dealing with indices, variance swaps and VIX pricing/brokering
- Student athlete at Fairfield University where I studied Finance, also received an MBA with a concentration in Finance, member of Beta Gamma Sigma – International Honor Society for Business programs
- Deep interest in Consumer, enterprise and healthcare VC and PE, looking to start a career as an analyst post VU
Noah Stevens
- Current senior at Duke University studying economics and decision sciences with a focus on investment decision making in the venture capital space. Formerly on the NCAA Division I Duke Swim Team
- Intrepreneur at SAP, innovating within its data-driven marketing division to create a program that provided efficiency in communication between SAP's Marketing and Sales Teams
- Experienced working with startups in Israel focused on enterprise and digital health
Yuvraj Dhanoa
- Currently a senior at UC Berkeley studying Business with a keen interesting in Fintech and Healthcare related investment opportunities
- Formerly a Trading Analyst at a Proprietary Trading Firm, dealing with Options and Equities Trading. In addition, spearheaded Investment Analysis and Investment sourcing through research and market analysis
- Looking to join a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm as an Analyst
Arjun Vasan
- Former Analyst at San Rafael Capital Partners
- B.S. Biomedical Engineering and MBA, University of Houston
- Looking to join a VC firm as an Associate upon completion of VU program
Neil Joshi
- Former Compliance Analyst at Moody's and Morgan Stanley
- B.S. in Management Science from UC San Diego and an MBA in Finance from Syracuse University
- CFA Charterholder
Charles Vernau
- Encompassing 20+ years of Global Capital Markets, Institutional Sales, Trading, Origination, Building, Managing Teams, Business Development and Relationship Management
- Extensive International experience in local markets; EMEA, Asia, Japan and South America
- Graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology B/S MGT, Former Offensive Linemen, Private/Angel Investor, Wine Lover and supporter of Chelsea FC
