The Alliance of Angels Fellowship

The Alliance of Angels and its sponsors provide a unique one year opportunity for highly qualified current or former MBA students to work in the interface between entrepreneurship and private equity.

2009-2010: Read Maloney and Zach Okun

2008-2009: Jon Jacobson and Vandan Parikh

“The Alliance of Angels Fellowship is undoubtedly one of the premier experiential learning opportunities in the country for an MBA student. The position offers exposure to Seattle’s entrepreneurial community as well as access to the organization’s accomplished members as mentors, ultimately creating a truly exceptional professional development opportunity. Also, I feel as though I put the entire breadth of my business education to work with each company I coach and screen. Looking ahead to a career in the start-up scene, no other position could have offered me better preparation.” - Jon Jacobson

“The Alliance of Angels has bolstered my graduate education with substantial practical knowledge. Whether I was getting up to speed on the healthcare industry or identifying key investment considerations, I always had access to experienced and knowledgeable staff and investors who provided guidance. Best of all, I had an opportunity to assist entrepreneurs with a real passion for their business while learning what it takes to create a successful new venture. The fellowship has opened many new doors and I feel well prepared for the opportunities that lie ahead.” - Vandan Parikh

2007-2008: Kevin Kirn and Jacob Miller

Kevin is an Associate at McKinsey & Company. Jacob manages sales for IBM in Seattle.

2006-2007: Rebecca Lovell and Avniel Dravid

Rebecca served as Program Director of the Alliance of Angels from 2007 to 2009, when she was hired as Executive Director of the Northwest Entrepreneur Network. Avniel is Principal at Dravid Consulting.

2005-2006: Edward Hansen and Erik Hanson

Edward was a Senior Project Manager at Widemile until 2009; and has completed his first novel. Erik holds a position at Atlas Solutions, a subsidiary of aQuantive.

"I can't think of a better place to have spent the last two years. During this time I had to opportunity to work directly with over 250 enthusiastic entrepreneurs solving problems ranging from curing cancer to downloading ring tones or finding new ways to podcast. Every day I'd come in to the office excited to meet with today's entrepreneurs and hear about their dreams to change the world. The angels provided me with exceptional guidance on how to evaluate investment opportunities. I feel that I am now much better prepared for my own entrepreneurial endeavors." - Ed Hansen, AoA Fellow 2004-2006, UW MBA 2005

2004-2005: Aaron Coe and Edward Hansen

Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Promentix, Inc. Edward continued on to the AoA in the full-time Fellowship position.

2003-2004: John Y. Geer and Sven Lidén

John is a Program Manager at Centeris Corporation. Sven was Co-Founder and CEO of TeachTown.

2002-2003: Nate Silverman and Raj Krishnan

Nate has his own consulting business working with startups. Raj works in Los Angeles as CFO for the Nithyananda Foundation.

"I learned more in the first month as a fellow than I did in either year at the MBA program. The position offers an amazing opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced, successful and nicest business leaders in Seattle. It also positioned me well to work for a start up, start my own company, or grow my career in the investment industry." - Nate Silverman

2001-2002: Eric Chang and Stephanie Stone

Eric is a Program Manager at Microsoft. Stephanie is a Financial Analyst with Alaska Airlines.

2000-2001: Yvonne Muench and Sydney Davis

Yvonne co-founded Vismara Invitations. Sydney is a Brand Manager with Microsoft.

1999-2000: Edward Chung

Edward is an Analyst at T-Mobile.

"During my Fellowship I devoted additional time developing relationships with the general members, the steering committee, and the Tech Alliance board. These relationships were a critical success factor in my job search after B school. I ended up at Boeing Ventures during one of the biggest economic recessions I've ever experienced. I still maintain these relationships today, and found invaluable mentors that've helped me develop myself professionally and personally." - Edward Chung