Emerson Kirk

Principal at Gradient Ventures

Emerson Kirk

Emerson Kirk is currently a Principal at Gradient Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage AI companies.1 He has been with Gradient Ventures since April 2020, starting as an Associate and being promoted to Principal in October 2022.1

Prior to joining Gradient Ventures, Kirk worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Business Analyst from 2017 to 2020.1 He has also held internship roles at Franklin Templeton Investments and ProMazo.1

Kirk graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A. in Finance.1 He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Some key facts about Emerson Kirk:

Principal at Gradient Ventures since October 2022, previously an Associate since April 20201
Worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Business Analyst from 2017-20201
Graduated from University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A. in Finance1
Based in San Francisco Bay Area1
Over 500 connections on LinkedIn1

Experience

Principal at Gradient Ventures (October 2022 - Present)

Associate at Gradient Ventures (April 2020 - October 2022), Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company (2017 - April 2020), Summer Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company (2016), Global Financial Operations Intern at Franklin Templeton Investments (2015), Project Manager at ProMazo (2015), Athletic Department Corporate Relations Student Assistant at University of Notre Dame (2013 - 2015), Co-Founder at Tripsidize (2013 - 2015)