Tiana Tukes
Venture capital coach for startup founders and VC job seekers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Arts, Morehouse College; Phi Beta Kappa; Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree; June Jordan Faculty & Staff Award, Spelman College |
| Practice | Tiana Tukes Media |
Tiana Tukes is a venture capital coach who helps startup founders and people launching new ventures, changing careers or stepping into leadership. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first trans woman of color in venture capital. She has worked in research at Sequoia Capital, in business development at Silicon Valley Bank, and as a principal at Colorful Capital. She also co-founded a nonprofit for LGBTQ investors and taught at Spelman College.
What Tiana helps with
Tiana works with people launching new ventures, making career pivots and moving into leadership roles. She also covers how to get into venture capital.
- Launching a new venture
- Navigating a career pivot
- Stepping into a leadership role
- Learning what venture capital firms look for in candidates
- Investing in the arts as a path into venture capital
- Working with startup founders on venture capital
Who Tiana works with
Tiana coaches startup founders and people interested in venture capital. Her clients include those launching a new venture, changing careers or moving into leadership.
Background and qualifications
Tiana began her career as a journalist at Black Enterprise and The Huffington Post. She later worked as a management consultant in strategy and operations at Spotify, did research at Sequoia Capital, and worked in business development and strategic partnerships at Silicon Valley Bank. She was a principal at Colorful Capital and now serves as a strategic advisor at Slauson & Co. She founded Tiana Tukes Media, taught as an adjunct professor at Spelman College, and served as a public appointee in the City of Atlanta. She graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in cinema, television and emerging media studies.
Tiana Tukes pricing
Programs and services
- Venture capital coaching
- Startup founder coaching
- Leland+ resources on venture capital recruiting
Tiana Tukes reviews
Tiana Tukes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is the first trans woman of color in venture capital and has advised Silicon Valley firms.
Best for startup founders and aspiring venture capital professionals who want guidance from a former VC insider.
Common questions
How much does Tiana Tukes charge?
Coaching with Tiana runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Tiana from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tiana Tukes help with?
Tiana Tukes helps with launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, stepping into a leadership role and learning what venture capital firms look for in candidates.
Does Tiana Tukes have reviews?
Tiana Tukes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Tiana Tukes certified?
Tiana Tukes lists: Bachelor of Arts, Morehouse College; Phi Beta Kappa; Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree; June Jordan Faculty & Staff Award, Spelman College.
Does Tiana Tukes coach people who want to work in venture capital?
Yes. She offers venture capital coaching and has shared a resource on what firms look for in candidates when recruiting.
How do I contact Tiana Tukes?
Send Tiana a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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