♾ Katherine McConnell

Katherine McConnell started her career selling add-on milkshakes and transitioned to Wall Street trading high-risk bond derivatives before dedicating herself to driving results and opportunities for underestimated founders.

Throughout her professional journey, Katherine has held various roles in well-known organizations such as Burton Snowboards, National Basketball Association, Madison Square Garden, Merrill Lynch, and Williams College.

With a strong background in leadership, strategic planning, revenue generation, go-to-market strategies, events management, community building, financial management, and analytics, Katherine excels in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder consensus building.

She has a proven track record of success in areas like developing and owning outcomes, effective resource allocation, customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and advocacy.

Katherine is also experienced in managing P&L, cash flow, financial statements, legal compliance, data modeling, and quantitative analysis, showcasing her ability to drive smart decisions and initiatives.

As a mentor and advisor, Katherine actively contributes to the growth and engagement of startup accelerators, female founders, and member organizations, consistently achieving remarkable results like increased net assets, expense reduction, and community engagement.

Her expertise extends to managing large events, overseeing global programming, and leading diverse teams towards operational excellence and strategic success.

With a passion for elevating others and sparking team excellence, Katherine McConnell continues to make a significant impact on the startup ecosystem and beyond.