Layla A.
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NYC VC Associate | Ex-Goldman & Google | TechCrunch "Top NYC VC Under 30"
Studied at Columbia University
Works at Female Founders Fund
Available tomorrow at 3:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 6 hours
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Layla’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Layla has helped clients get into these companies:
Investor at Female Founders Fund, prev. spent time at Goldman Sachs, Google, Harlem Capital. Listed in TechCrunch's "Top NY VCs Under 30" (October 2024) and provided commentary for TechCrunch's "Biggest Trends Young NYC Investors are Bullish About — and Why" (August 2024)
Layla can help with:
Skill Building
Venture Capital Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Salary Negotiation
Technical Interview Prep
Fundraising
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Layla
Early stage investor for 2+ years after working in private equity and interning in big tech and VC. Skilled in crafting a compelling professional narrative and navigating career development.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I have seen firsthand the impact that mentorship and community can have on someone's growth and career trajectory. Early in my career, mentors played a pivotal role in helping me navigate the challenges of venture capital and in understanding the industry. At every stage, from my internships in growth-stage startups to my work with leading firms, I've had people who took the time to guide me, offer perspective, and challenge me to think critically. This support was invaluable as I grew into my role and developed my own investment approach. Now, I coach to give back in the same way. I want to help others, especially those who may not have traditional access to networks in VC, to navigate and succeed in this complex field. It’s rewarding to see others grow in confidence and skill, and to know I’ve played a small part in their journey.
Work Experience
Investor
Female Founders Fund
September 2022 - Present
Source and diligence early stage investment opportunities across verticals
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
Goldman Sachs
July 2021 - August 2022
Created financial models and investment memos assessing potential returns on invested capital from proposed acquisitions and developments across asset classes
Winter Intern
Harlem Capital
January 2021 - March 2021
Associate Product Marketing Management Intern
June 2020 - August 2020
BOLD APMM, Chrome Enterprise
Intern
Cleo Capital
June 2019 - August 2019
Education
Columbia University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: EIC, Hoot Magazine (https://issuu.com/hootmag) | CEO, CUBPS (www.instagram.com/cubps) | OCL, CORE (www.instagram.com/coreatcu/)
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Overall Rating
5.0
Layla has helped clients get into these companies: