Nathan Ricks
Venture capital and buyside career coach for banking candidates
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | BS in Finance, BYU, Magna Cum Laude |
Nathan Ricks coaches students and bankers who want to work in venture capital or on the buyside. He started in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, then worked as a venture capitalist at G2 Venture Partners, a spinout fund of Kleiner Perkins. He later moved into startup operations, leading monetization strategy and operations at Via, a marketing software company. He also co-founded DIY Solar and serves as its CEO.
What Nathan helps with
Nathan helps people break into investment banking and the buyside. He also helps bankers pick the right kind of buyside firm for their long-term goals.
- Getting into investment banking as a student
- Moving straight into a buyside role
- Leaving banking for the buyside
- Choosing between buyout, growth equity and early stage VC firms
- Matching a firm type to long-term career goals
- Understanding VC positions and pay
Who Nathan works with
Nathan works with students who want to go into investment banking or straight to the buyside. He also works with people coming out of banking who need to target the right type of buyside firm, such as buyout, growth equity or early stage VC.
Background and qualifications
Nathan began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, in the FIG group. He covered financial technology and asset management clients and helped with private capital raises and private debt recaps from July 2018 to June 2019. From June 2019 to September 2021 he was a venture capitalist at G2 Venture Partners, covering sustainability and industry 4.0 companies from Series B to pre-IPO. He sourced deals, executed them and helped with fund management. He then led monetization strategy and operations at Via. He holds a finance degree from BYU and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Nathan Ricks pricing
Nathan Ricks reviews
Nathan Ricks has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Goldman Sachs banker and venture capitalist who now works as a startup operator and founder.
Best for students and bankers who want to land a buyside or venture capital role.
Common questions
How much does Nathan Ricks charge?
Coaching with Nathan runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nathan Ricks help with?
Nathan Ricks helps with getting into investment banking as a student, moving straight into a buyside role, leaving banking for the buyside and choosing between buyout, growth equity and early stage VC firms.
Does Nathan Ricks have reviews?
Nathan Ricks has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nathan Ricks certified?
Nathan Ricks lists: BS in Finance, BYU, Magna Cum Laude.
Can Nathan help someone leaving investment banking?
Yes. He helps people coming out of banking target the right type of buyside firm, such as buyout, growth equity or early stage VC, to fit their long-term goals.
How do I contact Nathan Ricks?
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