Michael Parker
Investor at Costanoa
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Investor
2023 - Current
Seed & Series A Investing within enterprise software, defense, fintech, frontier tech, and cybersecurity
Costanoa Ventures leads Formation, Seed, and Series A stage investments in companies that change the way the world does business
Investor
2021 - 2023
Early and growth investing, vertical agnostic within enterprise software and biotechnology
Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup companies.
SEO Success Participant - Alternative Investments & Investment Banking
2020 - 2020
Extensive training program designed to narrow the achievement gap on Wall Street. Participate in approximately 14 weeks of online training and coaching to gain practical knowledge of how to excel in an investment banking/alternative investments career.
TMT Sector Director
2019 - 2020
Analyzed macroeconomic market conditions as well as company activities in order to properly invest a $350,000 endowment. Followed a valuation plan beginning with initial stock selection, developing investment theses, constructing valuation analyses, and defending my investment decision in front of the Investment Committee.
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
2019 - 2019
-Tech & Services Coverage Group Summer Intern
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is an investment bank to manage and grow their company.
SEO Edge Participant - Alternative Investments & Investment Banking
2019 - 2019
Training program designed for students to independently learn all the requirements in order to secure an investment banking internship. Hands-on training covering finance, accounting, valuation, technical preparation, and basic Excel modeling.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sophomore Edge Program Participant
2019 - 2019
Among 400 sophomores hand-picked out of thousands of applicants to participate in a three day experience in Chicago. The program involved networking with individuals in various divisions of the firm, to building professional skills that are applicable to the finance industry.
Morgan Health is the healthcare investment arm of JPMorgan Chase.
Undergraduate Camp Participant
2019 - 2019
Introduction to Goldman Sachs’s investment banking, securities, and investment management divisions. Exposure to high level individuals in the company, while developing skills necessary for future success.
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
Diversity Leadership Summit Participant
2019 - 2019
Attended a two day Leadership event, gaining knowledge to be successful in the investment banking industry. From strengthening my networking skills to meeting with multiple professionals in the firm, this experience served as an opportunity to build skills for future success.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is an investment bank to manage and grow their company.
Consulting Team Leader
2018 - 2018
•Served as a leader of a 4 person consulting team, charged with finding solutions involving expanding market presence for Uniplaces •Collaborated with student team members to create a comprehensive strategic report and presentation for a business client project •Conducted industry, market, financial, strategic, and operational research to address client project needs