Will McKelvey

New York, New York, United States

Bio

Professional summary

Will McKelvey is a Principal at Lerer Hippeau, where the firm lists him as having joined in 2023. Berkeley Haas says he became interested in startups while working for Congressman Ro Khanna, interned at multiple venture firms, served as co-president of the Haas VC Club and joined Lerer Hippeau after earning his MBA. Inc. reported that he focuses on early-stage founders in New York and is watching AI's second-order effects in sectors including religion and education.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

Lava Payments

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

Lerer HippeauPrincipal2023 – Present
Office of Congressman Ro KhannaEconomic and Healthcare Policy Advisor
Student venture fundCo-founder

Education

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessMBA2023

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