Caleb Heo

About

VC deal-sourcing professional with Sutton Capital experience who combines quantitative tooling, alternative data, and thesis-driven founder outreach to surface under-the-radar startups early. Distinctive for building Python-based sourcing and tracking engines, converting cold outreach into qualified deal flow, and pairing relationship-building with rigorous unit economics analysis for partner-level investment decisions.

Key Strengths

• High-volume founder sourcing with 100-150 personalized outbound touches weekly yielding 10-15 qualified screening calls
• Uses Python and SQL to identify founders early through alternative data signals before they appear in mainstream VC databases
• Strong thesis-driven outreach that converts cold emails into qualified founder conversations
• Builds trust with founders over months by delivering bespoke strategic analysis without pressuring for a raise
• Rigorous first-call qualification focused on founder-market fit, unit economics, sales cycle, and capital strategy
• Sharp judgment on capital efficiency and venture-scale potential
• Influences investment decisions through concise, data-driven screening memos and partner-ready recommendations
• Automates pipeline tracking with milestone-based triggers for timely follow-up
• Synthesizes partner updates into high-conviction, IC-ready dashboards
• Experience managing deal flow and escalating qualified opportunities at Sutton Capital

Experience

Education

Awards

• Soccer Scholarship Recipient (KCPC Soccer)

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