Patrick N.
HBS MBA excited to help non-targets get into top tier schools or VC
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at eBay
Hiring Manager
Available Thursday at 1:00 AM UTC
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Patrick’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Experience level: Principal
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience in venture capital and strategic investments, I am well-equipped to guide you through the intricacies of breaking into the venture capital industry. Currently, I am a Principal at eBay, where I direct and fund investments in innovative commerce and fintech companies. My previous roles include Head of Business Strategy & Operations at Fidel API and Investment Manager at Amex Ventures, where I focused on fintech and commerce startups. I have a strong track record of helping folks navigate the venture capital landscape, from understanding investment strategies to preparing for interviews. Let's connect and craft a personalized plan to achieve your career goals in venture capital!
Patrick can help with:
Skill Building
Venture Capital Strategy
Deal Sourcing
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Freelancing
Investment Evaluation
Salary Negotiation
Behavioral Interview Prep
Work Experience
Principal
eBay
February 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
Direct and fund investments in innovators driving the future of commerce and fintech
Head of Business Strategy & Operations
Fidel API
May 2020 - January 2023
Hiring Manager
Fidel is a financial infrastructure platform that connects innovators to the world of payments
Investment Manager
Amex Ventures
June 2018 - May 2020
Amex Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of American Express, is driven to deliver financial returns as well as strategic value to Amex and its portfolio companies Focused on investment and partnership opportunities with Series A and later, fintech and commerce startups
Growth Equity Summer Associate
Revolution Growth
May 2017 - August 2017
Revolution Growth invests in technology-enabled businesses that empower consumers and disrupt multi-billion dollar industries.
Corporate Strategy
Visa
February 2015 - July 2016
Visa's Global Corporate Strategy team plays a key role in shaping Visa’s long-term strategy and solving enterprise-level questions and challenges
Strategy Consulting Associate
PwC
August 2012 - February 2015
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
Club Leadership: West Coast, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Tech, Entrepreneurship
Miami Herbert Business School
BBA Finance, BBA Marketing, Minor in Accounting
President's Honor Roll, Monty's Frequent