Experience

Cove Fund

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Partner

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Irvine, California, United States Venture Partner of Cove Fund III, a member of the Cove Fund family of seed-stage venture capital funds. Responsibilities include fund creation, day-to-day operations and deal flow management including sourcing, due diligence, investment and portfolio company oversight. The Cove Fund provides startup funding for promising new Southern California ventures. The Fund is headquartered in “The Cove” at UC Irvine Applied Innovation, a centrally located and vibrant gathering place for… Show more Venture Partner of Cove Fund III, a member of the Cove Fund family of seed-stage venture capital funds. Responsibilities include fund creation, day-to-day operations and deal flow management including sourcing, due diligence, investment and portfolio company oversight. The Cove Fund provides startup funding for promising new Southern California ventures. The Fund is headquartered in “The Cove” at UC Irvine Applied Innovation, a centrally located and vibrant gathering place for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors in the Southern California startup ecosystem. Show less



Octane OC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of LaunchPad & Investor Relations

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2021

  Orange County, California, United States Progressively promoted to expand OCTANe LaunchPad, the premier development partnership in Orange County’s innovative technology sector. OCTANe LaunchPad is a Top 5 (of 900) SBA-funded incubator in the US. The LaunchPad Small Business Development Center is an economic accelerator and business incubator operating in collaboration with sophisticated members of the business and academic community. Responsible for connecting entrepreneurs with industry experts, established companies and… Show more Progressively promoted to expand OCTANe LaunchPad, the premier development partnership in Orange County’s innovative technology sector. OCTANe LaunchPad is a Top 5 (of 900) SBA-funded incubator in the US. The LaunchPad Small Business Development Center is an economic accelerator and business incubator operating in collaboration with sophisticated members of the business and academic community. Responsible for connecting entrepreneurs with industry experts, established companies and venture capital investors to fuel innovation, raise capital, and expand innovation within the local startup ecosystem. • Facilitated capital raise of over $1.5B, $1.3B in acquisitions, and the creation of over 6,000 new jobs • Supported in the launch of Visionary Venture Fund, an opthamology-focused fund, helped in fundraising, and earned 3rd in deal quantity by PwC in 2017 • Collaborate at a high-level cross-functionally across marketing, business development, sponsorships, grants, high profile events, funding and business resources, academic partnerships, and membership

• Investor Relations Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Orange County, California Area Promoted to expand growing international and domestic network of investors and entrepreneurs into rapidly-growing middle markets throughout the US, Canada, and abroad. • Created and managed investor communications platform to engage the investor community • Concisely summarized data from hundreds of companies to the investor community annually • Work closely with Board and CEO to deploy strategic initiatives and expand business alliances • Updated enormous database of 1500+ active… Show more Promoted to expand growing international and domestic network of investors and entrepreneurs into rapidly-growing middle markets throughout the US, Canada, and abroad. • Created and managed investor communications platform to engage the investor community • Concisely summarized data from hundreds of companies to the investor community annually • Work closely with Board and CEO to deploy strategic initiatives and expand business alliances • Updated enormous database of 1500+ active investors including deal flow and opportunities • Led SBA grant process including due diligence, writing, compliance, and funding

• Manager of LaunchPad Services

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  Orange County, California, United States Appointed to assist entrepreneurs in refining investor presentations to venture capitalists. • Managed 4 Financial Analysts to discover and track the economic impact of each funded company including tax dollars, jobs created, capital infusion, revenue generated, and other success metrics • Cultivated strategic relationships with other incubators, accelerators and professional organizations focusing on technology, life science, and STEM based product innovations • Coached over 500+… Show more Appointed to assist entrepreneurs in refining investor presentations to venture capitalists. • Managed 4 Financial Analysts to discover and track the economic impact of each funded company including tax dollars, jobs created, capital infusion, revenue generated, and other success metrics • Cultivated strategic relationships with other incubators, accelerators and professional organizations focusing on technology, life science, and STEM based product innovations • Coached over 500+ unique companies through Launchpad annually

• LaunchPad Analyst

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Orange County, California Area Performed complex competitive analysis tracking all qualitative and quantitative research with rankings and recommendations to improve positioning for future funding. Acted as main point of contact for establishing and improving valuation and business viability of startups. • Utilized market data tools including PitchBook, CrunchBase, Excel, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, Dunn and Bradstreet, PwC, Hoovers and CB Insights • Coordinated 50+ high profile investor panels by inviting top-ranked… Show more Performed complex competitive analysis tracking all qualitative and quantitative research with rankings and recommendations to improve positioning for future funding. Acted as main point of contact for establishing and improving valuation and business viability of startups. • Utilized market data tools including PitchBook, CrunchBase, Excel, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, Dunn and Bradstreet, PwC, Hoovers and CB Insights • Coordinated 50+ high profile investor panels by inviting top-ranked companies, selecting panelists, managing event, and analyzing evaluation reports • Communicated panel results to investors, entrepreneurs, CEO and Board of Directors



LKQ Corporation

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager and Buyer

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Orange County, California Area Originated a successful heavy duty commercial truck resale and disposition business with responsibilities for structuring and negotiating 1000+ global logistics deals. Initiated, managed, and created new business relationships within the heavy hauling and transportation industries to purchase unusable or salvaged heavy duty tractor truck units. • Performed extensive due diligence and market data analysis, and reported industry updates to clients and buyers to stimulate sales and align price… Show more Originated a successful heavy duty commercial truck resale and disposition business with responsibilities for structuring and negotiating 1000+ global logistics deals. Initiated, managed, and created new business relationships within the heavy hauling and transportation industries to purchase unusable or salvaged heavy duty tractor truck units. • Performed extensive due diligence and market data analysis, and reported industry updates to clients and buyers to stimulate sales and align price targets • Coordinated financing with angel investor, built up capital reserves, managed investor partnerships for short term financing and negotiated all deal pricing and terms • Created complex financial spreadsheets and inventory lists to create accurate valuations of each asset with detailed criteria and characteristics to forecast income • Coordinated global logistics including organizing domestic and international deliveries and tariffs • Acquired by LKQ and became Head Buyer for parent company Show less