Molly Smith

Venture Capital Scout at Soma Capital
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Los Angeles, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Venture Capital Scout
      • May 2023 - Present
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Venture Capital Scout
      • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Mauritius
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Consulting Intern
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      • Conducted technical, financial, and ESG due diligence reviews as the Lender’s Technical Advisor for 2 main projects: Envision EV Battery Gigafactory and Conexion Norte Toll Road • Delivered comprehensive due diligence reports in order to advise Lenders (Citibank, BNP Paribas) of the project’s financial risk and environmental risk, identified risks for proposed mergers and acquisitions

    • Australia
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Venture Capital Intern
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      • Deal sourcing and evaluating companies over a 2-month period, performed market and growth analyses • Performed startup valuation utilizing financial methods (VC Method, DCF, Comparable Transactions) and insights about product, team, market • Evaluated and improved investment criteria, considered product differentiation, entry barriers, market size

    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SAGE Environmental Consulting, Project Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      - Lead consulting projects with Outer and Varian Medical Systems to reduce companies’ carbon footprints and implement sustainable practices while maintaining profits - Directed an audit of Outer’s non-profit partnerships and climate neutrality goals while considering profitability, sustainability. Collaborated extensively with startup’s CMO, lead presentation of findings - Researched overseas shipping materials for Varian (bioplastics, bamboo, reusable plastic) - Collaborating with… Show more - Lead consulting projects with Outer and Varian Medical Systems to reduce companies’ carbon footprints and implement sustainable practices while maintaining profits - Directed an audit of Outer’s non-profit partnerships and climate neutrality goals while considering profitability, sustainability. Collaborated extensively with startup’s CMO, lead presentation of findings - Researched overseas shipping materials for Varian (bioplastics, bamboo, reusable plastic) - Collaborating with Outer to implement carbon sequestered concrete into their business practices Show less

    • Czechia
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Growth Intern
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      • Scaling For Future’s (startup which connects social impact ventures with funding, resources) venture network, user base. Assessing product-market fit, validating MVP through venture, investor interviews • Pursuing funding opportunities such as grants, angel investors. Collecting venture data, compiling venture profiles for initial platform launch

    • Co-Chair
      • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

      Los Angeles Metropolitan Area • Researching, recommending, and implementing zero waste practices in local businesses • Leading project with Emporium Thai to implement compostable packaging, reduce supply chain carbon footprint, and develop more sustainable employee practices. Analyzing materials, energy consumption

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Social Media Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2023

      New York City Metropolitan Area Leading social media marketing, fundraising, and education for this water safety nonprofit. Contributed to the “Know Before You Go” water safety project through fundraising and marketing, this project has been implemented in roughly 20,000 schools. Creating infographics, educational videos, and virtual presentations

    • United States
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • Founder
      • May 2022 - Dec 2022

      - Managing an e-commerce business which releases monthly collections of curated, vintage UCLA apparel - Contributing to a circular economy through the revitalization of vintage goods - Developed and designed an e-commerce website and marketing through social media (400+ followers) - Featured in The Daily Bruin, sold out first vintage collection, currently profitable

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science, Environmental Systems and Society (minor), Entrepreneurship (minor)
    2021 - 2025
  • Blue Valley North High School
    High School Diploma

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