Zach Barasz
InvestorPartner at G2 Venture Partners
Rochester, New York
Writes $15 – $70 checks · typically $20
About
Zach Barasz has about thirteen years of investing experience, focusing on the overlap of technology and sustainability across transportation, manufacturing, supply chains, and the consumer economy. Before joining G2 Venture Partners, he was a Partner at BMW i Ventures and earlier spent three years at Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, following roles at Altamont Capital Partners, The Boston Consulting Group, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. He earned a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Stanford.
Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Experience
- G2 Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2019 — present
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow2018 — 2022
- BMW i VenturesPartner2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersSenior Associate2013 — 2017Menlo Park
- Altamont Capital PartnersAssociate2011 — 2012Palo Alto
- Wildlife Conservation SocietyAssociate - Conservation Challenges2010 — 2011New York
- The Boston Consulting GroupConsultant2008 — 2011New York
- Bain & CompanyAssociate Consultant Intern2007Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Education
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (MBA)2012 — 2014
- The Wharton SchoolBS, Economics - Finance2004 — 2008
- University of PennsylvaniaBA, Political Philosophy2004 — 2008
Skills & more
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EntrepreneurshipMergers & AcquisitionsConsultingCorporate DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementRenewable EnergyBusiness DevelopmentFrom Zach's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,187
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Also attended The Wharton School1,366
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Also attended University of Pennsylvania646
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows365
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Also worked at BMW i Ventures23
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Also worked at Altamont Capital Partners9
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Also worked at Wildlife Conservation Society3
Deals · 1
Locus RoboticsBoard seat
via G2 Venture Partners · filed Nov 2022 · $125M raise
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