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
Material about Kathryn
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