Venture Capital Coaches

Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm a Stanford MBA graduate and currently work as a venture capitalist. My journey into VC was anything but typical—in fact, the closest preparation I had was my experience at McKinsey in the U.S. I'm passionate about helping aspiring MBA students navigate the admissions process and map out a strong career trajectory even before starting their program. As someone who had never been to the U.S. before pursuing my MBA, I particularly enjoy supporting international students and explorers of paths like management consulting, and venture capital. Spoiler alert: If you’re aiming for venture capital, it’s definitely one of the tougher roads—but with the right strategy and preparation, it’s entirely achievable. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and set you on the path to success!

Seasoned investor with 10+ years of venture capital and management consulting experience across consumer technology and healthcare, with a focus on operations, GTM strategy, and growth. I broke into VC as an Associate and now serve as a Partner at my firm. I've overseen recruiting processes in my current and previous roles, with a particular focus on undergrads, MBAs, and lateral hires. I'm here to help you navigate the world of venture capital and management consulting, whether it's breaking in, pivoting roles, or navigating your overall career roadmap.

Investor across Health & Wellness, FinTech, Future of Work, and Sustainability. Experience in traditional VC and impact VC.

Prior to attending HBS I spent two years as an Investment Associate at the largest dedicated foodtech / agtech venture capital fund where I managed 30+ investments and advised 16 portfolio companies. I landed this role over dozens of finance applicants having no prior finance work experience and having gone to a state school. I want to help clients break into venture capital investing regardless of their background. Let's work together to build your technical acumen and craft your story for why you are a singularly qualified candidate for the role.

>6 years experience in Venture Experience seed - late stage investing Consumer Tech, B2B SaaS, Marketplaces

With extensive experience at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the most renowned venture capital firms, I bring a unique blend of expertise in recruiting and coaching. During my tenure as a principal recruiter and heading a team for internal recruiting, I honed my ability to identify top-tier talent across diverse industries and roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture. This hands-on experience has equipped me with deep insights into strategic talent acquisition, workforce planning, and the nuances of building high-performing teams. My background also includes navigating complex hiring landscapes in competitive markets, which has strengthened my ability to coach others on optimizing their recruitment strategies. Beyond my technical recruiting skills, I have actively embraced a coaching mindset to elevate the recruitment process. By leveraging tools like open-ended questions and scaling techniques, I’ve helped candidates uncover their motivations and potential, fostering meaningful connections that go beyond transactional hiring. My approach aligns candidates with organizational values while emphasizing adaptability and long-term growth—a methodology proven to enhance productivity and retention. This combination of strategic expertise and personalized coaching ensures that I can effectively guide clients in achieving their recruitment and career development goals.

Priya joined Smash Capital in April 2022 as a Venture Investor in the Los Angeles investment office. Most recently, Priya worked at March Capital, a growth-stage venture capital fund in Santa Monica focused on B2B SaaS investments. Prior to joining March Capital, Priya received her MBA from Columbia Business School. During her time at Columbia, Priya worked at a seed stage venture capital fund focused on investing in female founded startups, an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in entrepreneurial consumer brands, and an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in enterprise businesses. Before business school, Priya worked at Deloitte Consulting where she specialized in transforming business processes at Fortune 500 organizations. At Deloitte, Priya developed global technology solutions for Financial Services clients but served clients in a variety of industries including TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Consumer and Packaged Goods, and Professional Services. Outside of client service, Priya worked on a variety of entrepreneurial initiatives including consulting for grassroots organizations in Central America. Priya received her B.B.A from the University of Texas at Austin.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in the venture capital and entrepreneurial landscape, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. As a former Partner at Comventures and Associate at USVP, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of venture capital. My journey includes leading companies as CEO, such as Hip Digital Media and Endless, where I honed my skills in scaling businesses and driving innovation. I graduated from Stanford Graduate School of Business as an Arjay Miller Scholar, a testament to my dedication and expertise. Whether you're looking to break into venture capital or grow your startup, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

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

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