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Adam Kirsch

Former Venture Capital Fund Manager at Big Red Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $1K – $25K checks · typically $5K

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About

Adam Kirsch is Managing Director at West Monroe, where he advises private equity firms and strategic investors on acquisition, operations, and exit strategy across technology and other sectors. With over 15 years of experience spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship, and M&A advisory, he has worked on approximately $50 billion in transactions and helped launch the firm's Sell-Side Advisory and Exit Readiness group. His background includes transactions in vertical SaaS, fintech, edtech, and logistics, and he has guest lectured at several universities.

Experience

  1. West MonroeManaging Directorcurrent2026 — present
  2. West MonroeM&A Director2024 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. West MonroeSenior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions | Sell-Side Advisory Offering Leader2022 — 2024New York, NY
  4. West MonroeManager, Mergers & Acquisitions - Software & High-Tech / TMT / Private Equity2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
  5. West MonroeSenior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions - Software & High-Tech / TMT / Private Equity2017 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  6. Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2021 — presentNew York, NY
  7. Product GymLecturer2019 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. YorangoCo-Founder2012 — 2017Tompkins County, NY
  9. IndependentVenture Consultant2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  10. Big Red VenturesVenture Capital Fund Manager2014 — 2016Ithaca, New York Area
  11. Terapore Technologies, Inc.Board Observer2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  12. C4+New Ventures MBA Associate2015
  13. PwCGlobal Human Resources Solutions MBA Associate | HR Transaction Services2014Greater New York City Area
  14. Folica.com (acquired by THG)Digital Strategist2013 — 2014Greater New York City Area
  15. Daily Beat MediaCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer2011 — 2013Greater New York City Area
  16. Positive Impact PartnersMarketing & Communications2010 — 2011East Rutherford, NJ
  17. K Enterprises (acquired by H. Schrier & Company Inc.)Sales & Operations2007 — 2010Bergenfield, NJ

Skills & more

Public Speaking99Strategy40Leadership86Professional Networking17Angel InvestingNew Venture FormationManagement ConsultingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Exit StrategiesSocial Media99Entrepreneurship99Social Media Marketing49
+12 morePublic RelationsMarketingStart-upsGrant WritingEvent PlanningNonprofitsBrand ManagementOnline MarketingCopywritingTalent AcquisitionSponsorshipConsulting

Languages English · Spanish

  • AI-Enabled: Prompt Engineering — West Monroe
  • Challenger Fundamentals - Core Sales Skills — Challenger
  • Excel in an Hour — GoSkills.com
  • Product-Led Growth Fundamentals — ProductLed
  • AdCamp — Google
  • Mediation — Cornell University ILR School
  • PMP® Certification Training Course — GoSkills.com
  • Startup Leadership Program Fellow — Startup Leadership Program
  • Project Management Basics — GoSkills.com

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Laura MaScout
Advisor
Michael StoppelmanScout
Venture Advisor at Verissimo Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Kirsch?
Adam Kirsch is Managing Director at West Monroe, where he advises private equity firms and strategic investors on acquisition, operations, and exit strategy across technology and other sectors. With over 15 years of experience spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship, and M&A advisory, he has worked on approximately $50 billion in transactions and helped launch the firm's Sell-Side Advisory and Exit Readiness group. His background includes transactions in vertical SaaS, fintech, edtech, and logistics, and he has guest lectured at several universities.
What check size does Adam Kirsch write?
Adam Kirsch typically writes checks of $1K – $25K.
Where did Adam Kirsch go to school?
Adam Kirsch studied at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship); Cornell University (B.S., Industrial and Labor Relations); Fordham University (Executive Education, M&A Dealmaking).

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