Andre Marks | Venture Capital Careers

I coordinate cross-border innovation programs, bridging startups, corporate partners, and local governments while keeping events and stakeholder communication running smoothly. Recently, I supported program marketing and recruitment through outreach and creating program materials, and I helped with investment analysis by meeting startups and supporting due diligence. Before that, I built hands-on experience in growth and content operations through internships across tech and gaming. I supported social media and marketing, managed and created content, and used QA testing feedback to improve a VR game. I also bring strong analytical and team skills from consulting and previous collaborative projects. I researched AI integration strategies for a client with Clarkston Consulting, and created side projects with Claude Code. As I move into my next role, I am looking for junior roles as a VC analyst or ops in VC firms. I am open to small startups teams focused in Deep Tech and managing ops and partnerships.

Experience

Cross-Border Innovation Project Coordinator

Plug and Play

May 2025 – May 2026

Beijing, China

I contributed to program marketing and recruitment through targeted outreach and the creation of program materials. I coordinated the execution of six cross-border innovation programs—before, during, and after events—to ensure smooth delivery and clear partner communication. I supported programs involving local and international startups, corporate partners, and local governments, and assisted investment analysis by meeting startups, reviewing business plans, and supporting due diligence.

program marketingrecruitment outreachprogram materialsevent coordinationpartner communicationcross-border innovationstartup partnershipscorporate partnerslocal government partnersinvestment analysisstartup meetingsbusiness plan reviewdue diligence

Analyst Consultant

MCFE Program

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

Wellesley, MA

I conducted research on AI integration strategies for a client with Clarkston Consulting. I collaborated with a team to analyze business operations through research and presented findings clearly, supporting decision-making for the client.

AI integration strategy researchbusiness operations analysisresearchteam collaborationpresentation of findingsconsulting

Intern

AEXLAB

May 2022 – Jul 2022

Miami, FL

I supported the social media and marketing team for the company’s VR game by managing and creating content for the company’s social media platforms. I also provided structured feedback on the VR game through extensive QA testing to help improve the product.

social media supportmarketingcontent creationsocial media managementVR gameQA testinggame feedback

Intern

Open Influence

Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Los Angeles, CA

I organized data for influencer partnerships to support client campaigns. I also assisted with influencer outreach, aligning targeting decisions with client demographic requirements.

influencer partnershipsdata organizationclient campaignsinfluencer outreachdemographic targeting

Intern

StartEngine

Jun 2020 – Aug 2020

Los Angeles, CA

I conducted lead generation through LinkedIn to support the sales team. I organized and maintained lead data using automated programs to improve outreach efficiency.

lead generationLinkedInsales supportlead data managementautomationautomated programs

Intern

Neoboards

Jul 2019 – Aug 2019

Taipei, Taiwan

As a QA tester, I tested gameplay to identify bugs and document findings for the development team. I provided actionable feedback to game developers based on my testing results.

gameplay testingbug identificationQA testingtest feedbackgame development support

Education

Sofia University

Study Abroad

Mar 2023 – Jul 2023

Study abroad program.

Yonsei University

Study Abroad

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022

Study abroad program.

Babson College, School of Business

Bachelor of Science Candidate

Sep 2020 – May 2024

Skills

Program coordinationCross-border innovationProgram marketingRecruitment outreachPartner communicationEvent executionStartup due diligence supportInvestment analysis supportResearchBusiness operations analysisExcelChatGPTClaudeQwenCritical thinkingProblem solvingActive listeningCommunication skillsTeam collaborationLead generationLinkedIn outreachData organizationMarketing content creationSocial media managementInfluencer outreachQA testingBug identificationAutomated outreach programsProject execution

Languages

English: Native or bilingual proficiency
Mandarin: Professional working proficiency
Japenese: Elementary proficiency
French: Elementary proficiency