Piva Capital's Summer Associates Program in downtown San Francisco involves graduate students contributing to investment research, due diligence, market mapping, and deal sourcing across various sectors.
The program emphasizes hands-on experience and exposure to a team with technical and operational expertise, fostering a thesis-led approach to startup innovation.
This year's class includes Julie Barger, Dan Mayers, Mira Nagarajan, and Katie Sheline, each bringing diverse backgrounds and experiences to the Piva team.
Dan Mayers, a Thouron Scholar from Wharton, focuses on sustainable finance and nature-based investing, showing interest in resiliency trends and maritime decarbonization.
Katie Sheline from Kellogg has experience in sustainability-focused programs and previously worked in investment banking with a focus on energy transition, keen on go-to-market execution in climate infrastructure.
Julie Barger from Wharton supports early-stage climate tech companies and tracks rising energy demand's impact on grid infrastructure, interested in battery chemistry and geothermal energy.
Mira Nagarajan from Harvard Business School has a background in consulting and corporate strategy, focusing on the future of solar geoengineering and adaptation tech in addressing global temperature rise.
The Summer Associates express enthusiasm for learning about venture capital, investment decision-making, and emerging technologies in industrial decarbonization and climate adaptation.