Meghan Cross

Meghan Cross is a Partner at Amplifyher Ventures, where she focuses on investing in early-stage, high-growth businesses led by women and diverse leadership teams. With over 14 years of experience in asset management and venture capital, she has a strong background in identifying and supporting innovative startups.

Career Background

Before joining Amplifyher Ventures in 2018, Meghan served as Managing Director at Red Bear Angels, where she led investments in more than 25 companies, including notable names like Lyft and Datalogue. Her angel investments also include Sequoia-backed Maven Clinic and Urban Umbrella. Meghan's venture training comes from her experiences at Foundation Capital and StarVest Partners.

Education

Meghan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fiber Science from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, where she developed her expertise in venture capital and private equity.

Contributions and Influence

In addition to her investment work, Meghan is an active speaker at events such as the United Nations UN Week and contributes articles to platforms like TechCrunch and Forbes. She also lectures at Columbia University and Yeshiva University, sharing her insights on venture capital and entrepreneurship.

Meghan is involved in various leadership roles, including serving on the Board of Eversound and as a leader at the Lincoln Center Young Patrons and Facing History, an organization focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in education.

Her career reflects a commitment to empowering women in business, recognizing the significant financial opportunities associated with gender-diverse leadership teams, which have been shown to yield higher returns on investment.1234