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Patrick McKenna

Co-Founder/Chairman, Facet // Founder, HighRidge Ventures

Austin, Texas

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $250,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $150,000.00

Work Experience

2016

  • Co-Founder/Executive Chairman

    2016

    We believe financial planning is essential to living well. Our mission is to improve the lives of millions of Americans by offering impartial and invaluable financial advice and services at an affordable price. www.facet.com

  • Founder

    2010

    Invests in technology-driven companies in finance, health, culture and personal well-being. www.highridge.vc

  • General Partner

    2019

    Invest in early stage companies based in the American Heartland www.comeback.vc

  • Co-Founder

    2019

    Catalyst is a double bottom-line investment firm focused on transformative “Opportunity Zone” investments in emerging tech-hub American Heartland cities www.catalystoz.com

  • Founder

    2017

    BRINGING AMERICA TOGETHER THROUGH INNOVATION & INVESTMENT By connecting the Trust Network between growth companies and talented people across the country, we aim to bring the country together around common goals and values. www.oneamericaworks.org

2010 - 2023

  • Co-Founder/Investor

    2010 - 2023

    ExpertCloud is innovating the landscape of German workforce through its cloud technology and home-based workforce. EC offers phone, email and chat contact center solutions in German to companies offering services to the German market.

2014 - 2017

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2017

    Disqus is a free service that enables great online communities. As the web’s most popular discussion system, Disqus is used by millions of websites that cover pretty much any topic imaginable. The magic is in connecting people to stuff worth talking about.

2010 - 2016

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2016

    Maven Research manages a global network of industry professionals, thought leaders, and experts who connect and share their knowledge with others via our Global Knowledge Marketplace. Maven Research's proprietary microconsulting platform connects researchers with knowledgeable professionals for short, paid interactions, including Telephone Consultations, Electronic Surveys, Face-to-Face Meetings, Extended Consulting Projects, and Workshops, as well as permanent Employment Opportunities.

2009 - 2015

  • Co-Founder

    2009 - 2015

    NexRep leverages a US home-based workforce to deliver world class customer service and sales. NexRep has innovated the home agent contact center model by focusing on agent operations and sourcing that delivers professional level agents that match client customer profiles. The result has been a fast growing and consistently profitable company that attracts the best talent and delights clients and agents.

  • Foundation Board Member

    2011 - 2014

    St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that raises, manages, and distributes funds for the benefit of St. Mary’s Medical Center. Mission: The Foundation exists to support the mission of St. Mary’s Medical Center through the encouragement of charitable giving, stewardship of donor gifts and grant making that promotes the provision of excellent medical care with understanding and dignity.