Peggy Wallace

Peggy Wallace is a prominent figure in the world of early-stage investing, particularly known for her focus on women-led companies. Here's an overview of her professional background and accomplishments:

Career at Golden Seeds

Peggy Wallace is a Managing Partner at Golden Seeds, an investment firm she co-founded in 2005.12 Golden Seeds specializes in investing in early-stage, women-led companies across the United States. Throughout her tenure, she has held several key positions:

• Co-CEO: Served in this role from January 2008 to December 20212
• Managing Partner of Golden Seeds Funds: A position she has held since August 20082
• Managing Director/Member: A role she has occupied since June 20042

Under her leadership, Golden Seeds has become a significant force in the investment landscape, catalyzing up to $2 billion in investments into women-led companies.2

Investment Focus and Expertise

Peggy is recognized as one of the few female venture partners in the US focusing on seed and early-stage investing. Her areas of expertise include:

• Software and hardware
• Consumer goods
• Life sciences
• Internet technologies3

She has led investments in various cutting-edge technologies, including AI digital health, thin film technology for vaccine storage, safe li-ion battery storage, and integrative analytics.2

Board Positions

Peggy is an experienced board member and a NACD Certified Director. Her board positions include:

• Independent Board Member: Cognition Therapeutics (2016-present)2
• Board Member: Chromis Technologies (2006-present)2
• Board Observer: Cadenza Innovation, Inc. (July 2016-present) and Paradigm4 (November 2015-present)2

She has also served on Nominating and Governance and Audit committees, and as a Board Chair for private companies.2

Additional Roles and Recognition

• Cartier Women's Initiative Awards: North American Jury Member (March 2011 - March 2017)2
• EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award: NY Jury Member (January 2014 - January 2017)2
• Featured in media for her expertise on angel investing, including appearances on Bloomberg News1

Background

Before founding Golden Seeds, Peggy had a career on Wall Street as a Managing Director in Structured Finance/Financial Institutions, spending a significant portion of her career at JP Morgan and Chase.1

Peggy Wallace's extensive experience in early-stage investing, board governance, and her commitment to promoting women-led businesses have made her a respected figure in the venture capital and angel investing communities.