Kristin McDonnell

Kristin McDonnell is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with extensive experience in the technology industry.12 She is the Managing Partner and Founder of Menlo Group, Tech Investors & Advisors, a position she has held since September 2010.1

Career Highlights

• Entrepreneurial Experience: McDonnell was the CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board at LimeLife, Inc., which was later acquired by Total Beauty Media.1
• Executive Roles: She served as Chief Operating Officer at Songclip™ and held COO and CMO positions at SoHalo (acquired).1
• Tech Industry Experience: McDonnell worked at various tech companies, including Xfire (acquired by MTV), HearMe/Mpath, AT&T's ImagiNation Network, and Electronic Arts.1
• Consulting Background: She started her career as an Associate at McKinsey & Company.1

Current Roles and Investments

McDonnell is an active investor in numerous tech companies, including:

• Mysten Labs
• Rubrik, Inc.
• Automation Anywhere
• Carta
• UiPath
• SoFi
• Affirm
• Robinhood
• Pipe
• Skillshare1

She also serves on investment committees for Purple Arch Ventures and Yard Ventures.1

Education and Accolades

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• B.S. from Northwestern University1
• Named one of the Top 100 Harvard Business School Distinguished Alumnae in Northern California (2014)
• Recognized as one of the Top 50 Female Execs in Mobile Content (2010)1

Board Positions

McDonnell is actively involved with Northwestern University, serving on the Board of Trustees, as President-Elect of the Northwestern Alumni Association, and on the Board of Directors of the Northwestern Alumni Association.1