Venture Capital, Startup Advisor, Insurtech Innovation, Finance
Resume:
Pye Eshraghian - Fintech Venture Capitalist Startup Advisor Insurtech Innovation Leader *******@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pye-eshraghian-a337777b/ Executive Summary
Venture leader with 20+ years across SaaS fintech, insurtech, agtech, private capital markets and media management. Founded and scaled data-driven ventures, secured $15M in pre-seed/seed capital, managed $100M+ AUM, and led cross-border growth initiatives integrating AI, DeFi, and risk underwriting technologies. Expert in financial modeling, AI/ML applications in finance, Web3 technologies, risk management, and product-market fit strategy. Core Competencies
• Venture Capital Fund Management
• Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence
• Fintech & Insurtech Startups
• AI/ML and Blockchain Integration
• Private Equity & Capital Markets
• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• Product Strategy & Go-To-Market
• Research, technical writing, publishing
• Investor Relations & LP Communications
• Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising
• Risk Management & Underwriting
• Regulatory Compliance (SEC, FINRA)
Strategic Advisor Roles
ZLead Global Youth Innovation Summit – Venture Partner Shanghai, China Aug 2024 – Present
• Identified and evaluated early-stage AI startups for investment readiness.
• Built cross-border relationships with limited partners and fund managers across Asia and North America.
• Contributed to the development of predictive analytics tools that enhanced investor sourcing efficiency.
TuringBridge – Venture Partner (Advisory Role)
London, UK Sep 2024 – Jan 2025
• Delivered market strategy and investor engagement plans that improved platform exposure to VC/PE clients.
• Advised executive leadership on customer discovery and product-market alignment in capital markets SaaS.
Professional Experience
Nerve, LLC – Founder & CEO
Delaware / Los Angeles, CA Oct 2022 – Present
• Spearheaded the development of a first-of-its-kind parametric wage protection platform, securing partnerships with actuaries, underwriters, and AI firms.
• Raised initial capital from angel investors and VC funds, progressing toward institutional Seed round.
• Conducted comprehensive market validation, identifying demand across multiple industries.
• Translated academic theory into a fully operational insurtech solution with scalable SaaS potential.
VC Lab (Founder Institute) – Venture Studio Founder & Managing Partner Palo Alto & Los Angeles Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
• Completed industry-recognized accelerator, producing a ready-to-launch venture studio thesis focused on AI-Web3 fintech innovations.
• Created a robust fund model, LP engagement strategy, and regulatory compliance roadmap.
• Reviewed 12 early-stage companies and structured a go-to-market studio playbook. Page 2 of 3
Agtools, Inc. – Strategic Planning & Growth Advisor Orange, CA Mar 2020 – Nov 2024
• Led product strategy for a new insurtech vertical, resulting in an MVP within 12 months.
• Secured partnerships with reinsurers and engineering teams to support development and deployment.
• Supported $5M+ in fundraising efforts through financial modeling, valuation, and strategic advisory.
Advisor to Emerging Startups
Global 2018 – Present
• Advised 20+ startups in fintech, cleantech, and Web3 across 10+ countries on product innovation, growth strategy, and capital planning.
• Helped founders navigate seed-to-Series A growth through investor prep, token design, and SaaS metrics optimization.
• Impact: Enabled multiple founders to raise capital, build technical roadmaps, and launch pilots. Fortune Rise Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: FRLA) – Chairman, Independent Board New Jersey Dec 2022 – Mar 2023
• Directed corporate governance, financial diligence, and M&A strategy for NASDAQ-listed SPAC.
• Oversaw compliance, chaired board meetings, and liaised with legal counsel to ensure SEC alignment.
Great Road Capital, Inc. – Managing Director
Los Angeles, CA May 2017 – Mar 2020
• Provided strategic transaction advisory across fintech, logistics, and emerging tech sectors.
• Built comprehensive investment memos, financial models, and sourced qualified deal flow.
• Positioned companies for successful investor engagement and acquisition discussions. Hard Asset Partners, LLC – Managing Director
NY & CA Sep 2013 – Apr 2017
• Designed investor-facing reporting frameworks and metrics that improved transparency for LPs.
• Guided strategic research and valuation for $7T U.S. retirement market-focused fintech product. Monex Deposit Company – Account Executive
Newport Beach, CA Sep 2010 – Sep 2013
• Generated $100M+ in metals trades, building a personal client book exceeding $12M.
• Consistently exceeded national sales benchmarks, earning multiple performance awards.
• Integrated macroeconomic forecasting and technical analysis to optimize client portfolios. Constructive Technologies Group, Inc. - Strategic Planning and Operations Analyst Irvine, CA Apr 2004 – Aug 2010
• Directed corporate budgeting/planning, reporting to the president and controller.
• Implemented company-wide financial enterprise software system.
• Advised president on merger from industry competitor operating in Asia.
• Won federal government consulting contract (GSA) for firm.
• Counseled strategy against sector recession/2008 Financial Crisis. ICM Partners – Account Representative
Beverly Hills, CA Dec 1995 – Jan 1999
• Represented online entertainment firms, emerging tech and artists to film studio and TV networks.
• Supervised team-based advising, research and branding support for non-industry clientele
(Mercedes Benz, Condé Nast Publications, Alfred Dunhill, et al.) by leveraging firm’s clients. Education
MBA – Finance & Strategic Planning
University of Cambridge, Judge Business School
• Focus: Broadband market strategy, media/tech convergence, and investment analysis. BA – Economics & Political Science (Honors)
University of California, Irvine
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Certifications & Licenses
• Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Exam)
• Wall Street Prep – Financial Modeling Certificate
• Techstars Accelerators – Venture Deals Fall Course 2025 Affiliations & Boards
• VC Lab – Founder Institute
• Peachscore + Dealum Accelerator – for Nerve, LLC
• Beall Applied Innovation – UCI Expert in Residence
• Cambridge Alumni in Management
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
• The Kinn, Venice, CA
• Mission Matters, LA
• Expert Dojo, Santa Monica, CA
• Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA)
• Sustainable Business Council
Research Interests & Industry Focus
• Fintech venture capital
• Insurtech investment
• AI and machine learning in financial services
• Blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi)
• Venture studio formation
• Capital markets innovation
• Risk modeling and underwriting
• Regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
• SaaS startup acceleration
• Tokenization and digital assets
• Web3 infrastructure
• SPACs and M&A due diligence
References, case studies, and publications available upon request.
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