Katya E.
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Stanford MBA & VC | Former McKinsey | Break into VC | Int'l Students
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at BGV
Available tomorrow at 5:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 1 hour
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Katya’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
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!
Katya can help with:
Skill Building
Venture Capital Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
Work Experience
Board Observer
Covu
January 2024 - Present
Advisor
Unlock Real Estate
September 2023 - Present
Associate / Senior Associate
BGV
July 2023 - Present
Venture Capital Investor in Early-Stage Enterprise Software Startups anchored in Silicon Valley. If you are building in the B2B SaaS space, feel free to reach out at katya [@] bgv.vc Business-to-Business (B2B), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and +3 skills
Associate / Senior Associate
McKinsey & Company
June 2022 - September 2022
PE/ due diligence Due Diligence, Private Equity and +2 skills
Senior Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
April 2019 - September 2021
Business Strategy, Operations Management and +1 skill
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2021 - 2023
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Stanford Women on Boards, Cardinal Ventures Clubs: Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity
4 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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Katya has helped Leland clients get into Venture Capital