John Buccheri
Investment Principal at XRC Ventures
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Store Journey Design - Program Manager
2025 - Current
Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Raised $1,170,230,000.00 from KB Securities, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.
Principal
2023 - 2025
XRC Ventures' mission is to accelerate growth for companies at the intersection of retail, consumer, and technology. My key responsibilities include: --> Investments: Lead team responsible for sourcing, due diligence, and deploying capital to Series Seed/A startups --> Operations: Set operating strategy for XRC’s portfolio of startups, operationalize path to profitability, and establish governance re: board-approved budgets, cash management and KPIs --> Partnerships: Lead XRC’s partnerships with M&A leadership of public retail corporates to define and supplement growth strategy with venture --> Research: Publish primary research thought pieces on behalf of XRC
Director
2021 - 2023
Engagement Manager, Retail Growth Strategy
2017 - 2021
1. Designed and actioned growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies, with projects including: --> Led sourcing expansion strategy for US grocer, resulting in fresher produce and coffee via 15% faster supply chains, and ultimately lower prices for retailer and consumer. --> Developed 3-year growth plan for PE-owned grocery chain; led a team of four to identify key gaps and develop profit-accretive solutions; outcome: retailer returned EBITDA profitable in 18 months -->Designed expansion for concession-model for a $3B children’s retailer; now generating $250M/year -->Developed proprietary algorithm for apparel chain to determine its “revenue-optimizing store layout”; piloted in 100 stores, identifying +1% organic improvement in same-store-sales. 2. Led commercial due diligence of 25+ companies, supporting >$3B in invested capital by bulge-bracket private equity: --> Managed due diligence of licensed sports apparel brand; led research to identify brand advocacy among consumer segments, developed independent P&L and revenue forecast models --> Due diligence of consumer-centric kiosk company. Managed retail whitespace team, utilizing geospatial and demographic analytics; Determined impact of each industry driver to SSSG; Evaluated changing industry landscape and implications
Senior Consultant, Private Equity & Strategy
2015 - 2017
Consultant, Private Equity & Strategy
2012 - 2015
Kurt Salmon is a global management consulting firm dedicated to building the market leaders of tomorrow—whatever tomorrow might look like.
MBA Intern - B2B Growth
2018 - 2018
Wayfair is a retail store that offers a wide range of home products such as outdoor, bedding, lighting, and appliances with online services.
Raised $3,078,000,000.00 from T. Rowe Price and ICONIQ Growth.
Analyst
2011 - 2012
Dorchester is an investment advisor that primarily focuses on offering its insights on both public and private markets.