Jamal Trotman
Venture capital coach for founders and people seeking VC careers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Morehouse College |
| Practice | Radix Innovation Capital |
Jamal Trotman is a venture capital coach who helps startup founders raise money and helps people land jobs in venture capital. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Radix Innovation Capital. He has invested in Backpack Health, AskHumans, Nestment and JuneBrain. He has coached 18 people through funding and startup growth. He focuses on diverse founders at the pre-seed and early stage, including women, BIPOC founders and founders from HBCUs.
What Jamal helps with
Jamal works on raising funding for early stage startups. He also helps people break into and move up in venture capital careers.
- Fundraising for pre-seed and early stage startups
- Deal sourcing
- Due diligence
- Investment evaluation
- Portfolio management
- Venture capital strategy
- Preparing for venture capital interviews
- Landing a venture capital job offer
Who Jamal works with
Jamal works with founders at the pre-seed or early stage. He has a focus on diverse founders, including women, BIPOC founders and those from HBCUs. He also coaches people who want to land a job in venture capital or move ahead in a venture capital career.
Background and qualifications
Jamal is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Radix Innovation Capital. His experience level in venture capital is Partner. As an investor, he backs companies such as Backpack Health, a youth mental health app and teletherapy service, and AskHumans, a GPT powered customer feedback platform. He also invests in Nestment, which helps groups buy property together, and JuneBrain, a telehealth eye-scanning startup. He studied at Morehouse College. He has coached 18 individuals.
Jamal Trotman pricing
Programs and services
- Start-to-finish program to land a top venture capital offer
- Venture capital interview preparation, 10+ hours of coaching
- Career advancement help in venture capital
Jamal Trotman reviews
Jamal Trotman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jamal is a working venture capital Managing Partner who coaches both founders and job seekers.
Best for early stage founders raising funds and people aiming for a venture capital role.
Common questions
How much does Jamal Trotman charge?
Coaching with Jamal runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Jamal from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jamal Trotman help with?
Jamal Trotman helps with fundraising for pre-seed and early stage startups, deal sourcing, due diligence and investment evaluation.
Does Jamal Trotman have reviews?
Jamal Trotman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jamal Trotman certified?
Jamal Trotman lists: Morehouse College.
Does Jamal Trotman coach people who want a job in venture capital?
Yes. He offers a start-to-finish program for landing a venture capital offer and a program for venture capital interviews.
What kind of founders does Jamal Trotman support?
He supports pre-seed and early stage founders. He has a focus on diverse founders, including women, BIPOC founders and those from HBCUs.
How do I contact Jamal Trotman?
Send Jamal a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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