Gabriella Brignardello
Principal at Fika Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2024 - Current
Vice President
2022 - 2024
Senior Associate
2021 - 2022
Fika Ventures is a pre-Series A stage venture fund that invests in vertical SaaS, fintech, commerce enablement, healthcare, and marketplaces
Founder & President
2009
· Founded 501c3 non-profit organization with the purpose of raising funds and awareness to improve education and empower children throughout impoverished areas of Peru (micasadeangeles.org) · Manage operating budget and annual fundraisers; raised $300k+ through US/Peruvian donations and 15+ US fundraisers (e.g., fashion shows, large-scale garage sales, movie nights, ping pong nights) · Work closely with Peruvian NGO partner, Sembrando Juntos, to oversee academic programming, teacher training, student progress, community projects, and maintenance of the jointly constructed nursery/preschool that currently serves 300+ students (ages 0-5) in the shantytown of Pachacutec, Lima, Peru
Associate
2019 - 2021
WndrCo is a holding company that invests in, acquires, develops, and operates consumer technology businesses for the long term.
Consultant
2019 - 2019
· Completed 35+ engagements in a variety of sectors, including private equity, industrials, technology, and consumer products · Led work streams and collaborate directly with partners, develop analytical models to inform investment decisions, highlight key insights from complex datasets, and conduct primary and secondary research · Consistently recognized as a top performer and operated in a post-MBA Consultant role before receiving the promotion in June 2019
Senior Associate
2018 - 2019
Associate
2016 - 2018
The Parthenon Group provides business unit, marketing and distribution, and merger and acquisition strategy advisory services.
Oral Communication Tutor
2014 - 2016
• Worked with undergraduate and graduate students (during individual consultations and/or classes) from various academic backgrounds to brainstorm, organize, and rehearse oral presentations on a weekly basis
Tour Guide
2013 - 2016
• Led biweekly campus tours to educate visitors and prospective students about the history, academics, culture, and student life • Answered questions in person and on the phone at the front desk of the Visitor’s Center
Teaching Assistant for Concepts and Analytic Skills for the Social Sector (UrbanSt 132)
2015 - 2015
• Assisted professor with managing discussions, breakout sessions, and administrative tasks, and offer help to students both in and out of the classroom • Organized and lead review sessions, and proctor midterm and final exams
Summer Associate
2015 - 2015
• Collaborated with associates and consultants to collect data through secondary research, surveys, and calls, and built models in Excel to aggregate this data and analyze key trends and takeaways • Created graphs and slides to present information and recommendations to clients in clear, concise, and meaningful ways • Participated in pro-bono consulting project for local NGO, working closely with associates to apply skills gained in casework to meet client needs
The Parthenon Group provides business unit, marketing and distribution, and merger and acquisition strategy advisory services.
Marketing and Quality Assurance Intern
2013 - 2013
· Launched marketing initiative with 15+ bookstores/student groups to gain brand presence on college campuses · Performed extensive field research and market analysis of the wireless audio technology competitive landscape
phorus is a technology startup offers a wireless home audio solution for mobile devices.
Raised $2,175,000.00.
Legal Assistant Intern
2009 - 2011
• Worked closely with a designated attorney and attended several court cases as an assistant • Negotiated and finalized liens with vendors; executed client follow-up by phone; reviewed and summarized medical records/legal files
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
2012 - 2016