Michele Skelding is a founder at Capital Sage Ventures and Co-Chair for 50/50 Women on Boards. Michele brings deep industry knowledge garnered during a diverse career across the technology industry, including both Fortune 100 companies and early stage private and venture backed start-ups, including Appconomy, LifeProof, Augmentix, Dell and AT&T. Ms. Skelding served as SVP of Technology and Innovation at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, leading efforts to boost the city’s reputation as an incubator of technological and health innovation, including a focus on access to private equity and venture capital. Ms. Skelding is an integral member of Austin’s innovation community. She has served in leadership positions with the Central Texas Angel Network, as a Mentor and Advisor at UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering, Med-to-Market, Seton 50, SKU and Mass Challenge Accelerators, G-51 Capital and ATX Ventures. Michele served on Austin Technology Council’s board, Texas State STAR Park’s Innovation Advisory Committee, and as a key advisor of the Mayor’s Innovation Zone, to leverage the Dell Medical School and Dell Seton Medical Center investment into a large economic development project for Austin. Michele is passionate about supporting the next generation of women and appreciates good wine and conversation.