Lindsay Knight

Lindsay Knight

Lindsay Knight is a Partner at Chicago Ventures and the Founder of Chicago, an initiative that aims to measure and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the Chicago tech and venture capital community.13 She also serves on the Chicago Steering Committee for All Raise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the success of female and non-binary founders and funders.45

Key Facts about Lindsay Knight

• Partner at Chicago Ventures since March 20211
• Founder and Board Chair of Chicago since October 20181
• Chicago Steering Committee Member for All Raise since September 202114
• Kauffman Fellow, Class 231
• Co-Chair of the VC Platform Global Community from January 2018 to March 20211
• Vice President at CHOUmedia from June 2009 to January 20141
• Magna Cum Laude graduate of Miami University with a degree in English/Journalism and Strategic Communication1
• Holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago2
• Mentor in the Institute of Politics' Women in Public Service program and serves on advisory boards for SXSWedu, People for Bikes, and Future Founders2

Lindsay is passionate about creating ways for public, non-profit, philanthropic, and private sector stakeholders to achieve collective impact through strategic planning, applied research, and equity-focused initiatives.23 She is a driving force behind Chicago's efforts to become the most diverse and inclusive place to build and work in tech.3