Kathryn Cavanaugh

Kathryn Cavanaugh

Founder and Managing Partner, Capstar Ventures

Bio


Key Quotes


  • “Getting to “no” quickly is critical. Knowing where they stand allows you to better prioritize how to spend your time.”
  • “My hope is that the current rise of female fund managers will create a new generation of women in investing roles.”

Career


Founder and Managing Partner

Capstar Ventures

2019 - Present

Board Member

Gelesis

2022 - Present

Board Member

FLOWERBX

2021 - Present

Board Member

Eterneva

2021 - Present

Board Member

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

2021 - Present

Member

The DealmakeHers

2020 - Present

Board Member

BRAVO SIERRA

2020 - Present

Board Member

St. Frank

2019 - Present

Board Observer

Sarah Flint, Inc.

2019 - Present

Advisor

Grace Beauty Capital

2019 - 2020

Partner

Grace Beauty Capital

2016 - 2018

Fellow

The Nantucket Project

2016 - 2020

Founder

Forward Advisors

2014 - Present

Director of Franchise Growth Strategy, Sales and Operations

The Bar Method

2015 - 2016

Board Director

The Bar Method

2013 - 2014

Managing Director

Healthbox

2014 - 2014

Vice President, Talent

Mainsail Partners

2011 - 2014

Consultant

SightLine Partners

2010 - 2012

Associate

De Novo Ventures

2005 - 2010

Strategic Planning Intern

Genentech

2004 - 2004

Senior Process Engineer

Merck & Co., Inc.

1997 - 2003

Background


Education
  • Harvard Business School - MBA, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Notre Dame - BS, Chemical Engineering
  • University of Notre Dame - BS, Biochemistry
Networks

Investments


Personal Investments
Partner Investments

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