
Tanner M.
5.0

Studied at Brigham Young University
Works at Peterson Ventures
Available Thursday at 10:30 PM UTC
Will generally aim for no more than two sessions per day at first. If capacity is reached quickly, I will consider expanding my availability.
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About Tanner
I help aspiring investors break into and successfully navigate the venture capital industry. Having gone through the competitive VC recruiting process multiple times—and receiving offers from top firms—I bring firsthand insight into what it takes to learn the landscape, secure a role, and thrive as an investor. Over the past six years, I’ve worked on investment teams at leading funds in both the Bay Area and Utah. My experience spans the full venture lifecycle, including deal sourcing, diligence, fundraising, hiring, strategy, and board participation—I’ve served as a board observer for 15+ companies. Whether you’re exploring VC internships, preparing for full-time recruiting, refining your interview approach, or building your investing and networking skillset, I offer actionable, experience-based guidance to help you stand out and succeed in the field.
Why do I coach?
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the guidance of incredible mentors. Their timely advice was instrumental in helping me navigate the nuanced and often opaque world of venture capital—from understanding industry dynamics to mastering recruiting strategies and interview preparation. Venture capital is a small, highly networked, and largely unstructured industry, which makes it especially challenging to break into without the right support. It’s also one of the most rewarding careers out there. I'm passionate about helping aspiring investors access the insights, frameworks, and confidence they need to successfully enter the field and thrive as the next generation of venture capitalists.
Work Experience
Investor
Peterson Ventures
March 2024 - Present
Investments / Board Observer: Clearjet, CascadingAI, Griptape, Two Boxes, Buildcheck
Early-Stage Investor
Crosslink Capital
February 2022 - March 2024
Investments / Board Observer: Arturo, Carketa, Darkhive AI, LearnLux, Truss Payments, UserEvidence, X-Bow Systems

Early-Stage Investor
Headline
February 2020 - February 2022
Investments / Board Observer: LucidLink, DBeaver.io, Respond, When I Work
Growth Equity
University Growth Fund
2019 - 2020
Investor, Venture Capital
Album VC
April 2018 - September 2018
Education

Brigham Young University
Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Economics
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: Marriott School of Business Finance Society
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Overall Rating
5.0
Tanner has helped Leland clients get into Morgan Stanley