Matthew Stokey

Matthew Stokey is an experienced venture associate at VU Venture Partners since June 2021, where responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, developing investment theses, and conducting extensive due diligence on startups. Prior to this role, Stokey served as a principal consultant at Emerald Vision Consulting, successfully raising $1.55 million to open a cannabis dispensary and engaging with local officials to navigate regulations. Stokey's earlier experiences include positions as an extraction technician at Field Extracts, where operational efficiencies were improved, and as a manager at MARENGO, where a record sales performance was achieved. Stokey also held a project manager role at PHD Media, overseeing project milestones and budgets. Educational background includes a Master's in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and a Master's in International Business from IAE Nice.