# Shamin Walsh > Managing Director at BAM Ventures Managing Director at BAM Ventures, leading investments in early-stage consumer brands and services, and the technology that powers them. First institutional investors in companies like Honey, Thrive Market, NerdWallet, Away Luggage, Scopely, Wondery, Pretty Litter, and others Advisory Board Member at Alpha Network, a private tech networking community for industry leaders. Previously Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at Loyola Marymount University, teaching startup finance fundamentals. How Shamin can help: ✔️ Fundraising from VCs ✔️ Tips on business model ✔️ Broad market insights ✔️ Deck review & positioning ✔️ Strategic partnerships ✔️ Early-stage investing ✔️ Go-to-market strategies ✔️ Exit strategies Excited to share my journey and insights to help founders build impactful businesses. **Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $500.00 ## Example Questions - How should I best articulate my business to attract investment? - What are some blind spots I should be aware of in building my business? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/ShaminWalsh) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1067975e9qLz27u.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)