Christopher Gutek
Active angel investor and general private investor, with experience in start-ups, real estate, commodities, venture capital, private equity, stocks, bonds, etc. Would consider part-time employment at clean tech, consumer product, or other early-stage start-up company, venture capital company, or other investment-related business.
Areas of Expertise
Raising capital from angel investors
I have invested in over 30 start-ups, have seen hundreds of pitches, and have consulted to and mentored a handful of start-ups on a variety of topics, but with a focus on raising capital from angel investors.
Reviews
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Christopher was awesome. He took the time to listen and learn about my product, and after a bit of deliberation, gave me some great advice. I would definitely recommend.
Angela Malone Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Experience
Private Investor and Consultant
Self-Employed | February 2008 - Current
Active private investor, including angel investor. Member of Berkeley Angel Network, and mentor to start-up companies via MIT's Venture Mentoring Service.
Finance Advisor
EcoTensil Inc. | October 2012 - June 2013
Interim consulting position focused on raising Series A Preferred capital from angel investors.
Director
VinPerfect, Inc. | February 2012 - December 2013
Was Dir. of Investor Relations, an interim consulting position focused on raising Series A Preferred capital from angel investors. Subsequently was a member of the Board of Directors.
Owner
Marin Grass-Fed Meat Company, LLC | September 2010 - December 2011
Marin Grass-Fed Meat Company, LLC buys locally and humanely raised beef, lamb, and pork from Marin and Sonoma County ranchers. We sell and deliver the meat to Bay Area customers, for prices that are typically well less than for comparable meat that is sold at farmers' markets or at high-end grocery stroes.
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley | August 1997 - February 2008
Led Business Services team in Equity Research department.
Process Engineer
Solvay Interox | August 1990 - August 1995
Supported efficient production at a hydrogen peroxide manufacturing facility.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
MBA | Business, Finance | 1995 - 1997
University of California, Berkeley
BS | Chemical Engineering | 1985 - 1990