Christine Caruso is a seasoned finance, accounting, and operations executive with over 15 years of experience in the private equity, venture capital, government, and philanthropic sectors. She boasts a foundation in Big 4 accounting and has a successful track record of achieving strategic planning goals, ensuring long-term financial stability, and conducting evidence-based analysis in startup or distressed environments. Christine has specific expertise in the private equity/venture capital, life sciences and technology startups, real estate, and state/local government sectors. She has held senior positions such as CFO, SVP of Finance and Operations, Deputy Director, Director of Venture Commercialization, and Investor/Member at reputable organizations such as Sandspring Impact Strategies, Wylei, Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC, Ripple Partners LLC, among others. Christine attains an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a BS in Accounting from Rider University.