Rakesh Nankani
Former Principal at University Growth Fund
Atlanta, Georgia
Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M
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Experience
- CK PoolsGeneral Managercurrent2023 — presentGreater Houston
- University Growth FundPrincipal2021 — 2023Atlanta Metropolitan Area
- University Growth FundSenior Associate2020 — 2021San Diego Metropolitan Area
- University Growth FundAssociate2020Greater San Diego Area
- University Growth FundVenture Capital Analyst Intern2019 — 2020Greater San Diego Area
- Poppy CapitalInvestment Associate2020 — 2021San Diego, California, United States
- Bazefield ASFront-end Web Developer (Outside Contractor)2018 — 2020Greater San Diego Area
- Polaris LEDCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer2013 — 2019Houston, Texas Area
Skills & more
Leadership9Management5Strategic Planning1Public Speaking1Teamwork1Team LeadershipAnalytical SkillsSales2Project Management1Data analysisSales Managementsales operations
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Operations ManagementGreen BuildingGreen TechnologyFinancial ModelingDue DiligenceMarket ResearchFinancial StatementsFinancial AnalysisFinanceEntrepreneurshipOperationsQuantitative Finance- Hands-On Predictive Analytics — Aryng
- Hands-On Test and Learn — Aryng
- Hands-On Business Analytics — Aryng
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rakesh Nankani?
- Principal
- What check size does Rakesh Nankani write?
- Rakesh Nankani typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
- Where did Rakesh Nankani go to school?
- Rakesh Nankani studied at University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); University of San Diego (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts).
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Also attended University of San Diego128
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Shared employers
Also worked at University Growth Fund44
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