Magdalena (Mags) Kala

Magdalena "Mags" Kala is a prominent investor and entrepreneur with significant experience in consumer sector investments. She is the founder and managing partner of Double Down, an early-stage venture fund that focuses on the intersection of web3 and consumer culture. Before establishing Double Down, she spent a decade in consumer investing roles at Bain Capital Private Equity and PagsGroup, where she was involved in venture and sports investments on behalf of the family office of Steve Pagliuca, Co-Chairman of Bain Capital and Co-Governor of the Boston Celtics.12

Kala has also been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Finance in 2020, and she has led initiatives for major brands like Snapchat, Virgin, and the Boston Celtics.12 She holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has worked on special projects for Virgin Voyages and as a marketing consultant for Snap Inc..2 Additionally, she is a keynote speaker who discusses topics such as finance, marketing, and immigration.3