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Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Entrepreneurship
(2004 - 2008)
2021
être Venture Capital invests in diverse founders who commercialize solutions that address urgent global challenges.
2018
2018
Sail assists startups in raising capital via debt and equity financing. Hillary leverages her experience as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist to offer a comprehensive program to help founders prepare for funding, outreach to investors and close.
2019
2019
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) provides consulting services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in California. The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded CMTC a contract to be California’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center — one of 51 centers in the US — thus making CMTC the lead organization for delivering services to enhance operational performance, technology adaptation, new product development and market expansion. Hillary is a growth coach for CMTC (California Manufacturing and Technology Consulting). Her experience as an early stage investor and a startup and community capital expert informs Hillary in advising and training manufacturers in strategic planning, fundraising and sales/marketing. She focuses on sustainable growth that can lead to a successful exit. Impacts include $5.7M of cost savings, $22.8M of new sales, $7.3M of retained sales, 12.2MK in new investment, 81 new jobs, and 85 retained jobs.
2016 - 2021
2016 - 2021
The Sierra Small Business Development Centers provides no-cost, one-on-one advising and training to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Clients receive advice on how to launch, finance, and grow their businesses. Economic impacts include 25+ businesses launched, 200 jobs created, $1M invested, and $5M of loans acquired.
2011 - 2021
2011 - 2021
être Marketing guides small businesses through the issues that often cause them to stumble: lack of a strategic plan, difficulty obtaining funding, poor management, and failure to implement a marketing and scaling plan. être has supported 30 clients across multiple industries in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Reno/Tahoe.
2009 - 2014
2009 - 2014
Private ski coach for individuals and families seeking a consistent instructor who marries drills and free skiing for optimum improvement.