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John Essig

Investor

Utah Investment Team - MBA at Campus Founders Fund

United States

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

Education

  1. Brigham Young UniversityMaster of Business Administration - MBA2025 — 2027
  2. Grinnell CollegeBachelor’s Degree, Economics2012 — 2016

Skills & more

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

From John's professional profile.

Colleagues at Campus Founders Fund

Anela Hansen
MBA at Campus Founders Fund
Ashley Reina
Venture Scout at Campus Founders Fund
Caleb Spiers
MAcc at Campus Founders Fund
Cole Kummer
Venture Scout at Campus Founders Fund
Emma Johnson
Business at Campus Founders Fund
Grace Ericksen
Finance at Campus Founders Fund
Jake Bauman
Accounting at Campus Founders Fund
Jason Henrie
Finance at Campus Founders Fund

Frequently asked questions

Where does John Essig work?
John Essig is Utah Investment Team - MBA at Campus Founders Fund.

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Chipper Cash8

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Also worked at Wells Fargo218

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