Maria Gilfoyle is an accomplished investor at Madrona with a rich background in business administration and finance. She holds a Master's degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University. She also completed studies in finance at the University of National and World Economy.

Maria has an impressive track record in business development and corporate leadership. Before joining Madrona, she held various leadership roles at Intel Corporation, Expedia Group, Boeing, and Cloudflare, Inc., where she served as Senior Executive and Head of Business Development.

In addition, Maria is actively involved in the startup ecosystem. She is a co-founder and COO of Whylabs, and a former Kauffman Fellow. She also served as a lecturer in entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, and a board observer at several tech startups, including Eclypsium, Inc., Pulse Labs, and Wicket Labs Inc.

Maria brings a wealth of experience and expertise in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. Her diverse background and leadership skills make her a valuable contributor to the startup community, and a sought-after advisor for early-stage companies looking to scale their businesses.