Carolynn Duncan

Carolynn Duncan is a seasoned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and a humanitarian dedicated to promoting child welfare in East Africa and the US. With an MBA from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor's degree in Modern Dance, Music, and Creative Writing, Carolynn has amassed an impressive array of skills and expertise, making her a sought-after mentor to hundreds of entrepreneurs, whom she has coached from zero to $5 million in revenue since 2007.

Carolynn has worked with various reputable organizations, including Mercy Corps, TEDx, and the White House Business Council, as a speaker, mentor, or judge. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Entrepreneur.com, where she has shared her insight on start-ups, investment, tech, and impact. Carolynn's passion for sustainable social entrepreneurship, social venture capital, and impact investments has led her to found companies such as TenX, a social impact accelerator, and NW Social Venture Fund, where she served as a founding partner.

Moreover, Carolynn Duncan has experience in the non-profit sector and has dedicated much of her time to improving the lives of at-risk youth in Oregon, Uganda, and Kenya through programs such as Utah Youth Village, Lift The Children Inc., and the Casey Life Skills Program. Currently residing on the beautiful island of Oahu with her husband, Gary, Carolynn loves the beach lifestyle and the smoothies that come with it.