William Moldow
Venture Capital Investment Analyst at Makena Capital Management LLC
About
Will Moldow is an Investment Analyst at Makena Capital Management, LLC, based in Atherton, CA, where he focuses on the Private Equity team. In this capacity, he is responsible for conducting due diligence on new investments and prospective fund managers, supporting the firm's strategy in evaluating and sourcing private equity opportunities.
Prior to his current role, Will served as a Summer Investment Analyst at Makena Capital Management and held the position of TMT Senior Analyst at the Santa Clara Investment Fund, where he specialized in technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. His background demonstrates a strong analytical skill set and a focus on assessing investment targets within private equity and TMT-related industries.
Will holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. He has furthered his education with coursework at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, underlining his expertise in financial markets and investment analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makena Capital Management, LLC | Venture Capital Investment Analyst | Aug 2024 to Present | — |
| Makena Capital Management, LLC | Summer Investment Analyst | Jun 2023 to Aug 2023 | - Contribute to multiple projects across multiple asset classes, utilizing data-driven models to support quantitative analysis and inform the development of successful portfolio investment strategies.... |
| Santa Clara Investment Fund | TMT Senior Analyst | Sep 2022 to Jun 2023 | - Lead a high-performing team of 7 analysts in sourcing, analyzing, and pitching B2B and B2C companies to the board. - Spearheaded communication and collaboration among the analyst and junior analyst ... |
| Santa Clara Investment Fund | Energy and Industrials Analyst | Mar 2022 to Sep 2022 | -Develop 2-3 investment pitches per quarter through fundamental and technical analysis. Present to CIO committee for approval for direct investment. -Investments: FSLR (+54.17%), UBER (+15.21%) -Selec... |
| Santa Clara Investment Fund | Junior Analyst | Nov 2021 to Mar 2022 | — |
| ONE | Data Analytics Analyst | Jun 2022 to Sep 2022 | -Analyze consumer data over four social media accounts and create a plan of action on how to market One's new product across all social media platforms. -Develop multi-channel acquisition strategies t... |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara Desk Assistant | Aug 2021 to Dec 2021 | Worked to assist the needs of any student or faculty at all times. |
| DoorDash | Delivery Driver | Jan 2020 to Aug 2021 | — |
| SafeSpace | Head Men's Youth Outreach Team | Apr 2016 to May 2020 | Mission to destigmatize mental health among teenagers through content creation and school presentations. |
Education
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance
2020 — 2024
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2023 — 2023
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
High School Diploma
2016 — 2020
Skills & Expertise
Others at Makena Capital Management LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Investment Analyst | Killington, VT , United States |
 | Chief Investment Officer | Palo Alto, CA , United States |
 | Investment Associate | Seattle, WA , United States |
 | Incoming Investment Analyst | Stanford, CA , United States |
 | Senior Associate | CA , United States |
 | Private Equity Investment Analyst | CA , United States |
 | Investment Associate | Menlo Park, CA , United States |
 | Senior Investment Analyst | CA , United States |
 | Incoming Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Public Equity Investment Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |