Derek Walkush
Private Equity Investor at Variant Fund
Network origin in Derek Walkush first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
Georgetown University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 56 |
Variant Fund
 Variant Fund Investment ManagersFinance Variant Fund (Variant) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Walden Jesse, Li Jin and Spencer Noon. The firm is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 16 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Derek Walkush via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Wedbush Securities, Inc.
 Wedbush Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Wellspring Capital Management LLC
 Wellspring Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wellspring Capital Management LLC (Wellspring Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Greg Feldman and Martin Davis. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC
 Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Investment ManagersFinance Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice) is a private equity subsidiary of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Holdings LP founded in 1978 by Joseph L. Rice. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Analyst | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
RSM US LLP
 RSM US LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Wake Forest University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The College of William & Mary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Hampton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Texas Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Oklahoma Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Sacred Heart University, Inc. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cape Town | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Omidyar Network LLC
 Omidyar Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network LLC (Omidyar Network) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Omidyar Network Commons LLC founded in 2004 by Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
First Round Capital
 First Round Capital Investment ManagersFinance First Round Capital (First Round Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Josh M. Kopelman. The firm is headquartered in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Hong Kong Baptist University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Center for American Progress
 Center for American Progress Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Center for American Progress is an advocacy organization. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by John D. Podesta. Patrick Gaspard has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
People For the American Way Foundation
 People For the American Way Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services People For the American Way Foundation conducts research, legal, education, and advocacy services. It also offers pluralism, individuality, freedom of thought, and reduce social tension. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel | |
AH Capital Management LLC
 AH Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance AH Capital Management LLC (AH Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Lowell Andreessen and Ben A. Horowitz. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Sales & Marketing | |
Ardian US LLC
 Ardian US LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ardian US LLC (Ardian US) is a private equity subsidiary of Ardian SA founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Brennan Center for Justice
 Brennan Center for Justice Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brennan Center for Justice is an organization that focuses on democracy, criminal justice, securing the balance of power, and protecting fundamental freedoms while keeping Americans safe. The organization is based in New York, NY. The private company works to craft and advance innovative reforms to protect democracy and make it work for all. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
BofA Securities, Inc.
 BofA Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Market Strategist Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Forvis LLP
 Forvis LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forvis LLP is a public accounting firm that provides assurance, tax, and consulting services in all 50 states and internationally. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's goal is to provide an unmatched client experience® to their customers. Forvis was founded in 2020 and the CEO is Tom Watson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
 VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION Investment ManagersFinance Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| National Democratic Training Commitee | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Advocates For Youth
 Advocates For Youth Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates For Youth operates an advocacy group that aims to educate and empower young people to make informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. The private company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Project 1972, Inc.
 Project 1972, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project 1972, Inc. engages in the provision of private networking platform for women. Its membership services include core group, salon series, connection, and clubhouses access. The company was founded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| State Innovation Exchange | Private Equity Investor | ||
| Reproductive Health Access Project, Inc. | Director/Board Member | ||
Squadra Management LLC
 Squadra Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squadra Management LLC (Squadra Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Myriad Gardens Foundation
 Myriad Gardens Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Myriad Gardens Foundation operates as a charitable foundation for botanical gardens. The non-profit company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Compound Labs, Inc.
 Compound Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Compound Labs, Inc. operates as an open-source protocol for algorithmic, efficient money markets on the ethereum blockchain. The company was founded by Robert Leshner and Geoffrey Hayes and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Consultant / Advisor | |
Getro, Inc.
 Getro, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Getro, Inc. operates as a job board and talent networking platform for venture capitals, foundations, and professional communities. The company is based in Boulder, CO and has subsidiaries in Germany. Getro was founded in 2016 by Evan Walden, Kothari Medha, and Raul N.H. San. Evan Walden has been the CEO since 2016. | Internet Software/Services | Founder | |
| George Washington University Law School | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| Columbia University Center for Technology Management | College/University | Undergraduate Degree |
Statistics
International
| United States | 39 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
Operational
| Undergraduate Degree | 68 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 52 |
| Private Equity Investor | 36 |
| Analyst-Equity | 31 |
| Director/Board Member | 28 |
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| Jeffrey Foster | 19 |
| Drew Shea | 16 |
| Jesse Walden | 10 |
| Sophia Kerby | 10 |
| Erin Cullipher Ruane | 10 |
| Michele Lawrence Jawando | 9 |
| Geoffrey Hamilton | 9 |
| Marc Boiron | 8 |
| Talhia Tuck | 7 |
| Nina Suthers | 6 |
| Jake Chervinsky | 6 |
| Peter Schropp | 6 |
| Robert Bauer | 6 |
| Alejandro Zelaya | 6 |
| Kothari Medha | 5 |
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