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Chad Kaul
Congressional Candidate and National Security Democrat with a diverse background in defense and strategic communications
Chad Kaul is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup advisor with a diverse background in economics, business administration, media, and IP design. He has helped over 51 startups backed by top-tier VCs and premier accelerators elevate their businesses with strategic advice, mentoring, and access to Silicon Valley resources. Chad's work has generated over $100M in funding and exits for clients. Before moving to the food industry, he served as Senior Director of Blackbox, a Silicon Valley based 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping entrepreneurs everywhere through immersive programs. He is also a former mentor at Thiel Foundation: 20under20 Fellowship, Startup Next (Techstars), and Founding Team / Director of Patent Design at Connected Patents.
Chad holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Vanderbilt University, where he also studied organizational development, business administration, information systems, and film. He started his career as an analyst for a private equity firm and co-founded a tech media company that aimed to increase civic engagement in the issues driving the news.
In his current role as a Manager at Parker Hospitality Group, Chad is honing his skills as an amateur chef while providing his expertise in business development, program management, and customer service to the company. He enjoys spending his free time exploring the outdoors in the Bay Area and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
If you're a startup founder looking for guidance, Chad Kaul is an experienced mentor and advisor with a proven track record of success.
