Timothy Jones’ Post

🌍 Thrilled to Announce the Completion of My Externship with Energy Innovation Capital! 🌍 It’s been an incredible journey as an Energy Innovation Capital Remote Extern, where I gained hands-on experience in venture capital research and market analysis. This externship allowed me to dive deep into the emerging energy sector and build valuable insights into the trends shaping this industry. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: Developed a thorough understanding of EIC's mission and investment thesis in the energy innovation space. Gained foundational knowledge in venture capital basics and market analysis. Conducted exploratory and in-depth research on emerging energy segments to uncover drivers, macro-trends, challenges, and potential risks. Analyzed pitch decks of pioneering startups, identifying market leaders and those pushing boundaries in innovation. Delivered a comprehensive presentation, showcasing a clear market landscape and potential growth opportunities. This experience has enriched my understanding of the venture capital landscape in energy innovation. I'd like to give a huge thanks to the Extern and EIC teams for this opportunity and their guidance. I'm ready to leverage these skills for future endeavors! #EnergyInnovation #VentureCapital #Externship #MarketResearch #CareerGrowth #SustainableEnergy

Had the chance to attend a Blume Ventures coffee chat on Careers in VC for Founder's Office and Chief of Staff folks with Marmik and Sajith. It's always a pleasure to be in a room full of people who think and communicate with extreme clarity. Here are some takeaways that were most exciting for me: 1. Inbound deals in VC are mostly a long-term game because it takes time to build authority. Most inbound deals go to the senior partners.  2. A product that you ship as a VC very frequently is a rejection - make sure you do it well. 3. Founders don't come for help with business problems. Portfolio support is mostly need-based.  4. VC salaries directly relate to the fund size - larger the fund, larger the management fee and, larger the amount of money to spend on salaries. 5. Venture is a long-term commitment (7-8 years to see results), except for pre-MBA Analyst roles. 6. FO/CoS to VC advantage: Holistic business view, crucial for identifying rate-limiting factors and improving deal selection. 7. VC analyst work breakdown: Access (awareness), Picking (decision-making), Entry (persuasion). 8. Key factors for choosing a VC job: Fund Stage, Sectors, and Investment Philosophy.

When will Life Sciences venture firms deploy billions of dollars into the Life Sciences economy? JLL finds the largest 20+ LS centric venture firms raised $2.4 Billion a year in the last decade, but have raised that much about every 4 MONTHS since January 2023. While LS lab vacancy rates have been higher as the boom in building became a long runway of lab space deliveries throughout the past year, JLL's research gives real room for optimism. Fantastic research from JLL on what could be ahead for Life Sciences hiring and lab space.

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of life sciences, the journey from an incubator to a startup can be complex and challenging. Achieving growth requires looking beyond the science to other critical growth factors—starting with infrastructure. But not all real estate is created equal. To achieve your business goals, you need the right space in the right location, and with the right technical capabilities and employee amenities https://lnkd.in/g9utvvPj?

“What’s your day-to-day like as a VC?” I get asked this question the most so I wanted to share an inside look at what it’s really like. Each day is so different, so here's a look at a typical week during a busy investment season! Read on for more! 👇🏾 VC work is split across 4 key areas: Investment work, Connection building, Portfolio Support, and Learning 1. Investment Work - This is my core focus! The most important thing I’ll do each day is work with our portfolio companies and meet new companies for potential investments. 2. Connection Building - VC is all about people and relationships. When I’m not doing investment work, I’m usually meeting with: VCs, Founders, Ecosystem Partners, interns, Operators, you name it! 3. Portfolio Support At Harlem Capital, we’re focused on helping our companies build, scale, and get to the next level, so there's always something to do help support our companies 4. Deep thinking blocks to catch up! I try to keep Mondays and Fridays meeting-free for deep thinking, focused work, reading and learning. I’ll usually be reading up on markets, industries, or data reports. I share those with our team and use them to think about new opportunities and areas we want to invest.

"Excited to announce the completion of my VC Industry Research & Pitch Deck Analysis Externship at Energy Innovation Capital by Extern! Gratitude overflows to Nicole Guillen for her guidance, Max Siegrist, MA for his steadfast support, and heartfelt thanks to Yucen Xie at Energy Innovation Capital for this invaluable opportunity. Ready to harness this experience to propel innovation and growth forward! #VentureCapital #Research #Externship #Gratitude"

📣 Obvious Ventures' 2025 World Positive Report just dropped! obvious.com/wpr When I started at Obvious one year ago, the cynic in me wondered if this was just another impact report. But I could not have been more wrong. Our report is full of inspiring, up-close stories and proof points tied to how our companies are bending the future in a better direction. If you're curious about what we invest in, and why, this is a must read. My deepest thanks to our featured portfolio companies and my marketing-meets-investing dream team: Emily Brady, Pineapple, Vishal Vasishth, Rohan Ganesh, James Joaquin, Kahini Shah, Andrew Beebe, Katie (Randolph) Giometti, Nick Fisher.

I am thrilled to announce that I recently completed an externship program with Extern , in collaboration with Energy Innovation Capital . This incredible opportunity allowed me to delve into the world of venture capital, with a specific focus on the renewable energy sector and the carbon capture and storage industry. During this externship, I had the privilege of discovering the innovative ways in which startups are working to solve global energy challenges in a sustainable manner. I'm deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate with a company that is dedicated to providing abundant, clean, and accessible energy technology. Throughout this externship, I had the opportunity to: 1. Conduct essential market analysis. 2. Prepare a comprehensive market analysis presentation. 3. Design an investment summary. 4. Perform thorough due diligence on various documents. The experience was truly transformative, as I learned four key concepts that will be invaluable in my pursuit of a career in the venture capital field: 1. Truth speaking mindset : To excel in venture capital, one must be a relentless truth-seeker. It's not enough to simply accept information at face value; it must be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the facts. This is crucial in conducting due diligence, market research, and preparing investment memos. 2. Importance of Market Analysis: Conducting a comprehensive market analysis is vital for projecting the success potential of a startup. This involves assessing the company's target market and competitive landscape, as well as identifying key factors such as market growth rate, drivers, challenges, and key investors. 3. Pitch Deck Analysis: Analyzing and synthesizing data is a crucial skill in the venture capital industry. Pitch deck analysis goes beyond mere summarization; it requires examining information in detail to identify cause-and-effect relationships and key factors, while also combining insights from multiple sources to create a cohesive proposal. 4. Structured Idea Presentation: The Pyramid Principle, developed by Barbara Minto, is an excellent framework for structuring ideas in a logical and clear manner. This approach involves presenting the main point first, followed by supporting arguments and detailed information, essentially giving the conclusion upfront. I am deeply grateful to Extern and Energy Innovation Capital for providing me with this incredible opportunity. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Christie Andersen , our program manager Shawn Melville , and my fellow externs for their unwavering support and collaboration throughout this transformative experience. #extern #energyinnovationcapital

Together with our friends at SE Ventures, we recently got together with students from Stanford University Graduate School of Business x Harvard Business School for a Climate Investing Mixer. Meeting such a big group of curious, committed students was super energizing. Insightful questions were asked. New connections were made. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 🌱 You don't need to be a technical expert to join a climate company. Climate tech companies are like other companies: they need all kinds of skill sets to be successful. 🤓 Exploring different opportunities and asking insightful questions are key to finding the role that best aligns with your passions and skills. This is a space that welcomes curiosity and diverse perspectives. 🤝 Meeting others who share your drive to tackle the climate crisis can lead to unexpected opportunities. Even if we approach the crisis from different angles, we all need to work together to make an impact. Shoutouts to Gigascale team members Evaline Tsai, PhD (Partner) Kevin S. Zhang (Investor), and Merrill Feather (Head of Marketing and Community). And to The SE Ventures team: Kara Alter (Head of Marketing and Community) Arek Zarowski (Principal), Brad Jones (Principal). Special thank you to Tom Walkinshaw (Former Gigascale Fellow and HBS student), Shievani (Shiv) Upadhyay, and Yalçın Aydın from GSB for your help organizing. #climatetech #venturecapital #stanfordgsb #hbs

What can you accomplish in just one week? 💭🏄 You could start a side hustle, expand your network, or finally master that skill you’ve been meaning to learn. But if we had to choose, we’d suggest focusing on something bigger – applying for Energy Tech Challengers. Put your innovation in front of 500+ investors, industry leaders, and decision-makers who can help you scale to new heights. Applications close in just one week, so now's the time to act: https://lnkd.in/dFJ-7Xxr