Ian Burke
Former Analyst at Optum Ventures
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Experience
- RAINY PARTNERS, LLCManaging Directorcurrent2024 — present
- Optum VenturesAnalyst2021 — 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Stio Outdoor ApparelIntern2018Jackson, Wyoming
- OptumIntern2017Greater Boston
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Burke?
- Managing Director at RAINY PARTNERS, LLC
- What check size does Ian Burke write?
- Ian Burke typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Ian Burke go to school?
- Ian Burke studied at SMU Cox School of Business (Master of Science - MS, Finance); SMU Cox School of Business (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, General Business); Brophy College Preparatory (High School Diploma).
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