Versatile generalist, strategist, and operations expert grounded in emotional intelligence, I’ve built my career shaping early-stage startups from idea to funded. Speaker at Microsoft for Startups, Founder Institute, COREangels, Unicorn Pitches.As Head of Platform at She Raises Capital, I’m building the horizontal foundation for founders’ success that is aligned with the organization’s mission. My role includes defining the technology roadmap, fostering ecosystem connections, and helping founders frame their storytelling for fundraising. She Raises Capital has worked with 100’s of founders and investors in their goal to reduce the barriers to accessing early-stage capital.As a Due Diligence Contributor at Community VC, I advise investors with their deal decision-making. CVC’s unique “due diligence as a service” model gives investors the ability to deep dive on a company in less than 30 minutes compared to the 8 hours it normally takes an analyst.Previously Head of Global Operations (Accelerator Growth) at Founder Institute, I spearheaded strategy and operations for the Core Program across 100+ international cohorts a year, creating premier platform experiences for our 35,000 mentors, 7,000 alumni and 350 local chapter Directors. I was also the local Colorado chapter Director and facilitated logistics and founder consulting, ultimately becoming the #1 founder-rated chapter in the world. FI is the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator with a $30B portfolio value.*Do you or your organization need help with investment pitch readiness?*For founders seeking investment advice, I offer free pitch reviews and hourly pitch strategy sessions. For startup organizations, I offer bolt-on pitch prep content and workshops to augment your existing curriculum.Still reading? You’re the best! You may not have guessed, but I rock out to heavy metal bands and if you think Jeremy Spencer is the best drummer ever, we will be best friends.“Those at the top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” – Marcus Washling