Jay Sehgal

Investor & Chief of Staff

2024

I am responsible for finding and evaluating new investments, running due diligence processes, and helping founders build category-defining companies. I work alongside MetaProp GP Zak Schwarzman overseeing investment team governance, strategy, management, and technology. MetaProp invests in "PropTech" startups that are building the future of the built environment, which can span many sectors including marketplaces, fintech, B2B SaaS, and climate-tech.

Associate

2024 - 2024

Ardent is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in AI-native apps and infrastructure, vertical SaaS, and B2B fintech. I joined the team as a Spring Associate to support GP Phil Bronner invest out of Ardent Venture Fund I; supported investments in e:cue AI, Roe AI, and Swivel (fka PilotDesk).

Consultant

2022 - 2024

Select case work in generative AI (GenAI), corporate strategic partnerships, fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband, enterprise data maturity / cloud transformation, electronic health records (EHR), and more.

MBA Intern

2021 - 2022

Stripes is a NYC-based growth equity firm that invests globally in companies with amazing products for consumers and businesses and helps them scale. I was the first MBA intern hired by the investment team to support thematic research and investment due diligence for growth-stage Software and Consumer companies. Sectors of research included enterprise cybersecurity, FinTech, HR Tech, ClimateTech, MLOps, DevTools, web3 / digital assets, gaming, and more.

Business Development Executive

2019 - 2020

VC-backed (General Catalyst, Quiet Capital) AI Insights Platform. I joined in 2019 to target a greenfield Fortune 500 customer segment: Tech & Telecom

Manager, Capital Markets

2016 - 2019

AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. I served global investors by connecting them with the knowledge that powers better investment decisions. I worked with amazing people and learned the skills that power my career today.

Associate

2014 - 2016