Kalee Gardella

Partner + Chief Community Officer | Helping growth stage startup leaders scale themselves so they can scale their companies

Kalee Gardella is a seasoned professional in the tech industry with over 15 years of experience, specializing in venture capital and community building.

Currently serving as the Partner and Chief Community Officer at The Circle by Founders Circle Capital, she leads a community of 600+ growth stage startup CXOs, providing them with support, resources, and networking opportunities.

Prior to her current role, Kalee founded KMG Collective, a consultancy helping VC firms enhance their marketing and community strategies, benefiting clients like Trinity Ventures, NTTVC, and Founders Circle Capital.

With a background in brand building and thought leadership, Kalee has held various roles in CPG, tech, and venture capital sectors, contributing to organizations such as Trinity Ventures and VMware.

Kalee Gardella holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing, minor in Communications, and a focus on Social Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University.

Based in Breckenridge, Colorado, Kalee frequently travels to San Francisco and New York City to engage with her professional community and is passionate about creating joy in work and fostering successful company builders.