Emerson Kirk is an accomplished finance professional with diverse experience in strategic planning, business analysis, and investment management. He is a Notre Dame graduate with a B.B.A. in finance, and a former Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, where he honed his analytical and problem-solving skills. Emerson has also served as a Global Financial Operations Intern at Franklin Templeton Investments, a Project Manager at ProMazo, and a Co-Founder at Tripsidize.

Currently, Emerson is an Investor at Gradient Ventures, an early-stage venture fund backed by Google. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in companies with disruptive AI technologies. This role leverages his skills in finance, strategy, and technology, as well as his passion for innovation.

Emerson is a former Athletic Department Corporate Relations Student Assistant at Notre Dame, where he helped manage relationships between the university and corporate sponsors. This experience, along with his co-founding of Tripsidize, provides him with entrepreneurial and marketing skills, and a deep understanding of corporate partnerships.