John O'Connell

John O'Connell is a Senior Associate at True Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups.12 Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background:

Career at True Ventures

John has been with True Ventures since 2018, progressing through several roles:

• Senior Associate (July 2023 - Present)
• Associate (June 2021 - July 2023)
• Analyst (September 2019 - June 2021)
• TEC Fellow (May 2018 - August 2018)1

In his current role, John supports the investment team in sourcing new companies in emerging technology markets.2

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Finance from Marquette University
• High School Diploma from Loyola Academy1

Previous Experience

Before joining True Ventures full-time, John gained experience through internships:

• Product Management Intern at LoanSnap (May 2018 - August 2018)
• Intern at Lumanu (November 2016 - August 2017)1

Skills and Interests

• John describes himself as an "extremely early stage vc looking to back founders at the bleeding edge of technology".1
• He has limited working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, in addition to native English proficiency.1
• John is an EDM (Electronic Dance Music) enthusiast.3

Online Presence

• LinkedIn: john-o-connell-2304b6b3
• Twitter: @jpoGMI3

Notable Achievements

As a freshman, John won the Rockwell ROKs Design Challenge in February 2016, where he and his team optimized and expanded the production of a brewing company.1

John O'Connell's career trajectory at True Ventures demonstrates his growing expertise in the venture capital industry, particularly in early-stage technology investments.