Mariano Gonzalez
Founder and General Partner, MGV Capital Group
Alumni Profile:

Mariano has over twenty years of experience leading growth strategy initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and Private Equity/Venture Capital firms. His career includes a decade of strategy and operations consulting with Booz & Company and several years’ industry experience in information technology. As a Founder, he has launched several startups in professional services, retail, technology, and gaming. As an Investor, he focuses on early-stage technology companies.

Mariano holds an MBA with Distinction (Finance, Strategy, Marketing) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, and Private Equity and Venture Capital Certifications from Stanford University, Harvard Business School and EGADE Business School.

Mariano’s global perspective is based on engagements in the U.S., U.K., Mexico, Germany, Peru, Colombia, and South Korea. He has authored multiple publications on M&A, technology, and gaming and has won the Booz Allen Hamilton Professional Excellence Award, the EKI Leadership Award, and others.

How did VC Unlocked impact your confidence as a VC?

Tremendously. All of a sudden I had a peer group of extremely talented emerging fund managers with whom to compare notes, strategize and even go to market, as well as a magnificent set of world-renowned mentors, with the knowledge, experience and desire to help me grow as a VC.

What was the most important takeaway from the program that you implemented afterwards?

The validation and refinement of our core strategy and Investment thesis, and how best to communicate It to Investors. Learning to model and ultimately create a portfolio construction strategy that not only aligns with our skillset, but also maximizes our chances of success, has been Incredibly helpful In our ability to execute.

What advice do you have for Corporate VCs who are considering the program?

First of all, to apply as soon as possible. This is a fantastic program, and as such, it fills up quickly.  Once in the program, It Is very Important to put In the time, so that you can make the most of It.  It Is a demanding program, but extremely rewarding.

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How did VC Unlocked impact your confidence as a VC?

Tremendously. All of a sudden I had a peer group of extremely talented emerging fund managers with whom to compare notes, strategize and even go to market, as well as a magnificent set of world-renowned mentors, with the knowledge, experience and desire to help me grow as a VC.

What was the most important takeaway from the program that you implemented afterwards?

The validation and refinement of our core strategy and Investment thesis, and how best to communicate It to Investors. Learning to model and ultimately create a portfolio construction strategy that not only aligns with our skillset, but also maximizes our chances of success, has been Incredibly helpful In our ability to execute.

What advice do you have for Corporate VCs who are considering the program?

First of all, to apply as soon as possible. This is a fantastic program, and as such, it fills up quickly.  Once in the program, It Is very Important to put In the time, so that you can make the most of It.  It Is a demanding program, but extremely rewarding.

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