Lawson Moore

Lawson Moore is a business development professional specializing in venture capital at Gatsby, based in the San Diego Metropolitan Area.1 He joined Gatsby in October 2023 and has been working there for about 10 months as of the current date.1

Professional Background

Lawson's expertise lies in researching and understanding venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and investment management (IM) companies.1 He focuses on:

• Analyzing fundraising sectors
• Developing event strategies
• Scaling processes for networking events
• Enhancing influence and personalization in the VC and PE sectors

Career History

Prior to his role at Gatsby, Lawson has held several positions that have shaped his professional journey:

• Development Coordinator at The Cambridge School (June 2022 - January 2023)
• 7th Grade Logic and 6th Grade Science teacher at Leman Academy of Excellence (2020 - 2022)
• Various roles at MagMod, including Project Manager, Email Marketing Manager, and Trade Show Manager (2018 - 2020)
• Store Manager at Starbucks (2011 - 2018)

Skills and Expertise

Lawson's diverse background has equipped him with a unique skill set:

• Team building and mentorship
• Event planning and strategy
• Business development
• Fundraising and donor relations
• Marketing and communication

Education

• California Baptist University: Major in Intercultural Studies (2003 - 2007)
• University of Cambridge: CELTA, Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (2010)

Lawson Moore describes himself as passionate about combining his development expertise, creativity, and team cultivation skills to partner with visionary companies in the venture capital space.1