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John Essig

Investor

Managing Director at BYU Cougar Capital · Investment Associate at Kickstart · Utah Investment Team - MBA at Campus Founders Fund

United States

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About

John Essig is an MBA candidate at Brigham Young University with an expected graduation in 2027, focusing on early-stage startups and venture capital. He serves as an Investment Associate at Kickstart Venture Fund and manages BYU's Cougar Capital investment fund while also directing the Campus Founders Fund, which invests in student-founded ventures.

Experience

  1. KickstartInvestment Associatecurrent2026 — present
  2. BYU Cougar CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Campus Founders FundVenture Associatecurrent2025 — present
  4. JPMorganChaseFinancial Crimes Business Strategy, VP2023 — 2025
  5. Chipper CashFinancial Crimes Manager2021 — 2023
  6. Wells FargoOperational Risk Senior Associate2020 — 2021
  7. Wells FargoFinancial Crimes Risk Associate2019 — 2020
  8. Wells FargoMortgage Loan Processor2016 — 2019
  9. Edgewood FarmsFarmhand2012 — 2016

Skills & more

  • Project Management — Cornell University
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) — ACAMS

From John's professional profile.

Colleagues at BYU Cougar Capital

Anela Hansen
MBA at Campus Founders Fund
Dallin McLean
Director, Community Outreach at BYU Cougar Capital
Gary Williams
Faculty Advisor at BYU Cougar Capital
Grant Keller
Director Sourcing at BYU Cougar Capital
Greg Hutchins
Managing Director External at BYU Cougar Capital
Jake Anderson
Director, Process and Diligence at BYU Cougar Capital
Parker Walton
Director, Finance at BYU Cougar Capital
Rory Doucette
Fund Managing Director at BYU Cougar Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Essig?
John Essig is an MBA candidate at Brigham Young University with an expected graduation in 2027, focusing on early-stage startups and venture capital. He serves as an Investment Associate at Kickstart Venture Fund and manages BYU's Cougar Capital investment fund while also directing the Campus Founders Fund, which invests in student-founded ventures.
Where does John Essig work?
John Essig is Managing Director at BYU Cougar Capital.
Where did John Essig go to school?
John Essig studied at Brigham Young University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Grinnell College (Bachelor’s Degree, Economics).

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Wells Fargo406

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