Derek Gawrys
Venture Capital Fellow @Mendoza Ventures
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WORK HISTORY
Venture Capital Fellow @Mendoza Ventures
Boston, MA, US
Venture Fellow @ Mendoza VenturesMendoza Ventures is the first Latinx and female-owned VC firm on the east coast, currently deploying into AI, cyber, fintech, dual use/enterprise b2b. • Support sourcing and diligence across AI, cybersecurity, fintech infrastructure, and dual-use enterprise software• Lead founder interviews, IC memo preparation, market mapping, and portfolio fit analysis• Advise portfolio companies on enterprise GTM design, pricing, and repeatable sales motion• Building a $1M+ revenue impact playbook across 5-month fellowship for portfolio companies• Deploying capital into one portfolio company and transitioning into LP
EDUCATION
Babson College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics, Machine Learning w/ Python
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship
Londonderry High School
High School Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT DEREK GAWRYS
Revenue-focused operator with founder exits and venture portfolio experience.Founded and exited two businesses. Built and scaled sales organizations across multiple states. Led commercial initiatives that generated seven-figure incremental P&L impact within five months inside a venture-backed environment.I think in terms of:• Unit economics and revenue durability• Sales efficiency and CAC discipline• Repeatable pipeline systems• Management team leverage and execution riskExperience spans enterprise GTM, capital raising, board-level reporting, and restructuring growth strategies in regulated and competitive markets.Military leadership foundation. Founder scar tissue. Capital allocation mindset.Seeking roles or partnerships in venture capital, growth equity, or portfolio value creation where operating depth and financial rigor intersect.
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