Kate Niedermeyer is a successful business professional noted for her innovative expertise and investment acumen in startups. Possessing a passion for building and leading high-performing teams, Kate has been instrumental in helping many organizations across diverse sectors achieve their goals. She is a builder, innovator, and investor, with her skills and knowledge in finance, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices acquired through an MBA degree from the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon and a BA in Art History from Reed College. During her career, Kate has been associated with numerous organizations in various capacities, including Innovation Director, Entrepreneur for Valiant Labs at Nike; Board Member, krowdsourced; Investor, Portfolia; Investor, Oregon Venture Fund, to name but a few. Kate's keen sense of business acumen, her entrepreneurial mindset, and her solid background in finance and management have made her a valuable asset in the industry, and with her extensive experience, she has demonstrated her ability to add value in a vast range of business endeavors.