Invests in
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Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
Lists including Katie
Work Experience
2020
Senior Director, Investor Relations & Ecosystems
2023
*Cultivate relationships with new venture firms to explore deal syndication opportunities and share strategic insights. *Plan and execute all external-facing events, including conferences, meetings, and networking gatherings. *Manage relationships with LPs, providing ongoing communication and support to ensure satisfaction and alignment with fund objectives. *Represent the organization at conferences and industry events to stay informed about market trends and foster new connections. *Prepare and distribute monthly fund updates to stakeholders, delivering comprehensive insights and performance metrics. *Collaborate with high net worth individuals and family offices, tailoring engagement strategies to meet their investment preferences and objectives.
Director, Investments
2021 - 2023
Golden Section is a founder-focused venture capital fund obsessed with product development. Katie is the Director of Investments at Golden Section where she leads the due diligence process for all prospective investment opportunities across pre-seed, seed, series A, and credit-level investment strategies. Under Katie's management, the Golden Section investment committee evaluates more than 150 opportunities per year from a pipeline of thousands of potential deals. The Golden Section team manages $85M in assets and has an active portfolio of more than 30 rapidly growing software companies doing more than $190M in annual revenue.
Director, Business Development
2020 - 2021
Venture Studio | Venture Capital | Product Development Golden Section Technology is a growth-minded firm helping Founders start, scale, and exit high-quality software. As Director Of Business Development, Katie led the enterprise sales initiatives for Golden Section's services arm which includes more than seventy software engineers and has served over 350 B2B software companies.
Member
2024
2017 - 2020
Director Of Business Development
2019 - 2020
Responsible for CRS, RMS, RMH, and CRM, and Distribution technology sales in the Central South US Region.
Sales Manager
2019 - 2019
Sales Coordinator
2017 - 2019
* Knowledgeable on developments in the software development industry * Engages in business development specifically within the US and Asia Pacific region * Ensures identification, planning, account qualification and analysis at all prospect levels * Researches current market and creates custom reports analyzing specific territories * Prospects and builds a sales pipeline via outbound communication methods * Ensures accuracy and proper distribution of contracts for clients and internal team as well as troubleshooting technical issues with contracts * Engages in technical discussions with potential clients through demonstrations and presentations * Telephones prospects to identify appropriate contacts, qualify and drive leads through the sales pipeline * Keeps management informed of all activity, including timely preparation of reports
2013 - 2017
Art Consultant & Appraiser
2013 - 2017
*Private art consultant assisting students in portfolio ideation and creation in preparation for fine arts and fashion schools *Private art appraiser for family collections *Participated in various art shows in the Houston/Austin area including: SXSW Music Festival and Memorial Antiques and Interiors *Photographed Austin Fashion Week *Participated in creative brainstorm session and visualization for Work for Life, a social enterprise ultimately assisting African entrepreneurs to launch sustainable businesses
2015 - 2017
Development Intern
2015 - 2017
*Collaborated with high net worth individuals to secure funding for creative initiatives within the College of Fine Arts *Assisted in the coordination of various fundraising events, including donor receptions, galas, and cultivation gatherings, ensuring seamless execution and meaningful engagement with donors. *Cultivated strong relationships with donors through personalized stewardship efforts, including regular communication and recognition of their philanthropic support.