Venture Institute

1️⃣ Explored the advantages and drawbacks of venture capital, delving into its role in startup ecosystems, the various stages and processes of investment, diverse venture capital structures, and crucial metrics like IRR, TVPI, and DPI. Additionally, learned strategies for identifying limited partners based on their archetypes and honed skills in presenting pitches to them.

2️⃣ Created an investment memorandum for AIKynetix (Sportstech), combining thorough research and strategic crafting to convey pertinent information.

3️⃣ Acquired proficiency in utilizing Decile Hub, a leading platform in the venture capital realm.

4️⃣ Formulated a data room tailored for a hypothetical institutional limited partner, ensuring effective presentation and organization of relevant information.

5️⃣ Explored and implemented industry best practices for a venture fund model, incorporating insights on investment failure rates into the development of a hypothetical venture fund model.

6️⃣ Devised a comprehensive plan for establishing my venture brand, with updates made to my LinkedIn profile to accurately reflect my branding and vision.

7️⃣ Achieved fluency in essential venture capital terminology, enhancing communication and understanding within the industry.

Member Cohort 2

VC Crafters

Sourcing early stage investments for Incisive VC

- **Thesis:** “We invest in technology companies that reduce friction at scale.”
- **Focus Region:** US (60%), India/SE Asia/Africa (40%)
- **Focus Sectors:** B2B and B2C Software (SaaS, Fintech, Marketplaces,  HealthTech, eCommerce, EdTech, AI/ML)
- **Sectors Out of Scope:** Hardware, Robotics, Life Sciences, Crypto, Blockchain, Gaming, CleanTech, AgTech, Cannabis, CPG.
- **Focus Stages:** Pre-Seed (MVP in market > 3 months, initial customer traction)
- **Initial Check Size Range:** $150-500K (up to $2M total per startup incl. follow-on)

Venture Scout

Texas Venture Alliance

The Texas Venture Alliance objective: 
1) amplify already existing investor activity across the state, 
2) advocate for future initiatives for startups and investors at the Texas State Capitol, and 
3) connect the startup, venture, and government communities.

Founding Member (non-profit)

3x Education

We are a digital asset investment and advisory firm focused on seed-stage web3 startups. With over 6 years of investment experience in equity and tokens, 45 investments with 25 exits, and 5 years of expertise in portfolio management, early-stage investments, and startups, we are committed to supporting great teams with impactful ideas and early-stage products.

Track record:
Sourced:
-AGANA, $3 million dollar seed investment GameFi startup focused on the hybrid gaming economy (Web2 to Web3 conversion)
- Causeverse, seed investment focused on SEO integration of e-commerce in the metaverse

- Conducted in-depth research on blockchain startups, including market analysis and competitive assessments
- Evaluated blockchain projects using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including technical assessments and financial analysis
- Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to stakeholders
- Collaborated with peers and instructors to develop investment recommendations for real-world blockchain startups

Investment Analyst Educational Track

Investment Analyst/ Investor (Fellowship)

Swing Capital

-Establishing Deal Flow for this emerging fund in disruptive technology in the investment thesis of modern sports technology (ie. Gaming, Esports, Sports Betting, NFTs, Fantasy Sports, Fan Enablement, etc)

- Screening and conducting deal flow on Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A start through means of due diligence, analyzing business development/exit strategies and gauging accrual financials (From 1 to 25 Million)

- Establishing Strategic Partnerships with other investors/founders in the United States, London, and Middle East Territory.

Investment Associate

Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business

Entrepreneurship Association, Veterans Club, Venture Capital/Private Equity Club, Black Business Students Association (BBSA), Toigo Foundation, Finance Association, Latino Business Students of America (LBSA)

MBA Candidate

YouTube

Content Creator for YouTube Channel: Chris Gonzales

Specializing in Fitness (Human Performance), Technology, Investments and providing insights on Veteran Transition Hacks and programs into technology, startup, vocational, non-profit, and civilian sectors. Helping to leverage existing skills into new roles

Content Creator

Bare Performance Nutrition

Drives Company core values of integrity, hard work, and the slogan “Go One More” mentality into all daily tasks and workout sessions.

• Applied knowledge of supplement industry/pharmaceuticals via B2C functions.

• Reinforced transparency through Informed Sport certified products and knowledge of active ingredients through.

Brand Ambassador

US Army

Managed a fleet of 100+ vehicles and pieces of equipment and managing/cultivating a result-driven culture of 108 junior logisticians and leveraging $150M of assets.

• Directed Overlooks, commands, and ensured quality control of maintenance operations for vehicular logistics

• Leverages ERB, SAP, and multi-media systems (ie Microsoft teams/SharePoint) to help forecast and recommend solutions to create a proactive environment and optimize supply chain process(es).

• Reduced waste and saving the United States government an excess of $500M while in this position. Utilized various methodologies (six sigma/agile) to optimize processes

• Facilitated the maintenance program, which included scheduling, environmental and routine maintenance; resulted in a nomination for the best in the Department of Defense until COVID-19 stopped operations.

• Worked with 3PL assets (multiple supply chains and warehouses) to regulates the flow of parts via inbound and outbound logistics with 100% accountability.

• Saved the United States government millions of dollars annually in underutilized resources and manpower utilizing JIT (Just in Time) logistics and various database systems.

• Negotiates contracts for third party outsourcing and local vendors in excess of $750,000 annually.

Senior Operations Manager (Logistics/Maintenance)

• Responsible for the training, work flow, and well-being 110 personnel of various logistical specialties.

• Maintained accountability, stockage, and handling of government property in excess of $100 million.

• Minimized burn rate, allocated manpower, and saved the US government over $10 million dollars through preventative maintenance and project management processes. Ensuring Quality Assurance and Quality control while improving processes.

•Increased service scores by 10% for supported operational areas by facilitating training and communication on key topics for sales offices

• Worked with change management and transition teams to implement training and integrated legacy systems with new systems and processes.

Operations Manager

Army National Guard

• wrote operations orders for the company.(Ranging from transportation of equipment and building materials to response to natural disasters)
•   Assisted in inventory, material management, and the securing of accounts, stock records and procurement. Understands the scope of vehicle logistics 
•   Utilized ERP/SAP systems to establish logistical efficiency using the Six Sigma Methodology

Assistant Operations Officer (Vehicle Logistics/Supply Chain)

Army Veteran | Venture Capital | Startup Operator | Ex-3x Capital (Web3)| SportsTech | Former Team USA Athlete 🇺🇸| Storyteller | Member at Texas Venture Alliance

Military Veteran ➡️ Venture Capital 

Driven, intuitive, and adaptable leader who is known for instilling value in others through consistency, transparency and candor. Instills concrete core values with inarguable standards.

My Value-Add

➡️ Prior Investment Associate experience (sourcing, due diligence, analysis) in seed to Series A startups across all sectors. 

➡️ ·  A deep rolodex (LP/GP/founders/SMEs) in TX, North America, LATAM, Europe, and the Middle East

➡️ head of business development/startup operator, Podcast Host, Community Manager and Startup Operator for Go Global World, an Artificial Intelligence Investor to Startup Matching Platform 

Website: https://www.goglobal.world/about-ggw
Spotify: https://www.goglobal.world/about-ggw
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GoGlobalWorld

➡️ Memes

Former Nationally ranked Powerlifter, Functional Fitness Athlete, Army Veteran, and always looking for the next adrenaline rush and to create fruitful relationships.

Currently looking for full time VC Associate roles 

 
Email: gonzaleschris365@outlook.com

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