Kara Chmielewski

Kara Chmielewski is a seasoned professional serving as a Start-up Advisor & Investor with a wealth of experience in various industries and roles.

She pursued her academic endeavors by obtaining an MBA from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Kara has been associated with several esteemed organizations, such as Novemcorp where she currently serves as a Digital Course Creator.

Prior to her current role, she held the position of Managing Director and Membership Co-Lead at Golden Seeds, showcasing her leadership and strategic skills.

With a diverse background, Kara has also worked in project management at Novemcorp and held roles in consulting, program management, and project management at Manulife Asset Management, demonstrating her versatility in the business landscape.

Her experience extends to franchise ownership with The Elizabeth Grady Company and various consulting, project management, and directorial positions at Novemcorp, Inc., and BJ's Wholesale Club.

Before transitioning into advisory and investment roles, Kara's engineering expertise was honed through positions such as Senior Operations Engineer at Johnson & Johnson and Senior Electrical Engineer at Polaroid.