After years in the meetings and events industry serving clients like Genentech, Marriott, and Starbucks. Cassie joins Catalytik to help manage the firm's startup investments and partner with Catalytik's portfolio companies to assist with operational and marketing needs. Lending from her time spent living and working in Kigali, Rwanda, and partnering with clients, including The World Bank and the Government of Rwanda, she enjoys engaging with global entrepreneurs and founders. As an artist and small business owner herself, Cassie is especially passionate about partnering with women-led businesses on their backend operations and marketing goals. She lives in Charleston, SC, and is pursuing an MBA and MSHR from DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.