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United States

ACME is a venture capital firm investing in iconic founders disrupting massive markets.Senior leadership role in firm complements the investment team. Overall role includes all non-investment aspects of managing firm operations, including investment fund agreements, investor relations, RIA regulatory compliance, legal, accounting/tax, IT, and human resources. Joined predecessor firm (Sherpa Capital) as it was in the middle of raising Fund II.* Elevated operations to highest standards – Improved effectiveness and efficiency with a lean staff.* Fundraising – Managed processes raising $800M in capital commitments over five funds.* SPV Co-Investments – Streamlined process, raising $245M via 11 vehicles since 2018.* Compliance – Registered firm as an RIA in 2017 to avoid investment limitations subject to traditional VCs.

Started with this venture capital firm at its formation in 1997. Led efforts in fundraising, marketing, investor relations, recruiting, regulatory compliance, investing, and portfolio management. Managed operations since 2003; complement to investment team. * Firm Operations – Manage administrative functions at this successful VC firm. Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in 2003, as firm expanded from $450 million to $1.6 billion in capital commitments. Leadership role in firm. Responsibilities included reporting to limited partners, administering all contracts and agreements, supervising investor relations and marketing, and recruiting/expanding investment team. * Fundraising – Managed fund formation process; raised $850M in capital commitments for two VC funds. Prepared all fund related documents; negotiated fund terms and side letters; retained placement agents; managed closing process; and managed limited partner advisory committee.* Regulatory – Established firm as an Exempt Reporting Advisor under new SEC regulations implemented in 2012. Assumed new/additional role as Chief Compliance Officer; ensure compliance with SEC regulations.* Investing – Led five investments resulting in significant investment returns, including three IPOs. Investment team member for an additional 15 portfolio companies, including board of directors roles.* Portfolio Management – Helped companies operate through difficult financial and strategic situations. Led bridge financing to successful company sale; reprioritized product development plans.* Broker Dealer – Formed and managed affiliated broker dealer business (1998 to 2003). Managed registration process; provided fundraising and M&A services (raising $330 million, closing two acquisitions, and establishing two strategic partnerships); served as interim president.

Business development consulting firm (predecessor company to Bay City Capital)* Helped client significantly improve profitability, and then represented client in successful company sale.* Advised large public company in divesting a fledgling division to a microcap public company.

Business development consulting firm* Advised companies in various corporate development strategies, which resulted in significant transactions (e.g., highly profitable company sale; R&D partnership between start-up and large public company).

Ba, Molecular Biology

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance