Kevin Berardinelli

Kevin Berardinelli is the Head of Portfolio at Point72 Ventures, a role in which he focuses on helping portfolio companies solve problems, grow faster, and enjoy their journey.1 His career path has been diverse and impressive, spanning various sectors within the tech industry.

Education and Career

Kevin completed his high school education at Avon Old Farms School before earning a Bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and a Master's degree from Georgetown University. His professional journey includes:

• Current Role: Head of Portfolio at Point72 Ventures12
• Previous Positions:
  • Growth team member at Plaid (first dedicated growth hire)1
  • Portfolio management leader at In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment arm of the CIA and U.S. Intelligence Community1
  • Roles at TechOp Solutions International
  • Co-founder of Intercept Analytics Group

Professional Expertise

Kevin has extensive experience in:

• Software engineering
• Product management
• National security programs
• Growth strategies
• Portfolio management1

Personal Traits and Interests

Kevin is described as an optimist and a curious individual who is always seeking insights and asking questions. He enjoys:

• Writing poetry
• 90s music
• Painting
• Camping
• Gardening1

Kevin identifies his enneagram type as a combination of Type 2 (Helper) and Type 3 (Achiever), which he summarizes as loving fulfilling work and making work fulfilling for others.1

Social Media Presence

Kevin maintains an active presence on professional networks:

• LinkedIn: His profile can be found under the username kberardinelli2
• Twitter: He uses the handle @kberardinelli3

In his role at Point72 Ventures, Kevin strives to bring unexpected people together to solve impactful problems, embodying his passion for technology and innovation in the venture capital space.1