Catherine Casey Nanda
InvestorManaging Partner at Acumen America
San Francisco, California, United States
About
Co-leads Acumen America and co-founded the firm. Previously launched Acumen's West Africa and Latin America offices, served as chief of staff to Acumen's CEO, and helped build social enterprises in East Africa.
Experience
- Acumen AmericaCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2016 β presentNew York, NY
- Acumen FundDirector of Global Expansion and Country Operations2010 β 2016
- Acumen FundInnovation Manager2008 β 2010New York, NY
- Acumen FundFellow - HealthStore Foundation2007 β 2008Nairobi, Kenya
Skills & more
Venture Capital12Investments10Social Enterprise3Entrepreneurship14Emerging Markets15Fundraising6International Relations2Social Entrepreneurship20Microfinance4International Development7Economic Development4Corporate Social Responsibility2
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EconomicsManagement ConsultingStrategyStrategic PlanningFrom Catherine's professional profile.
Colleagues at Acumen America
Amon Anderson
Managing Partner at Acumen America
Carlyle Singer
President, Acumen at Acumen America
Jacqueline Novogratz
Founder & CEO, Acumen at Acumen America
Lily Brown
Associate, Partnerships & Operations at Acumen America
Maya Makkawi
VP, Partnerships & Operations at Acumen America
Meaghan Gamboa
Associate, Investments at Acumen America
Miriam Rivera
Cofounder, Managing Director at Ulu Ventures
Noramay Cadena
Co-Founder and General Partner at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Catherine Casey Nanda?
- Co-leads Acumen America and co-founded the firm. Previously launched Acumen's West Africa and Latin America offices, served as chief of staff to Acumen's CEO, and helped build social enterprises in East Africa.
- Where does Catherine Casey Nanda work?
- Catherine Casey Nanda is Managing Partner at Acumen America.
- Where did Catherine Casey Nanda go to school?
- Catherine Casey Nanda studied at Harvard Kennedy School; Princeton University.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Kennedy School214
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Also attended Princeton University582
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Shared employers
Also worked at Acumen Fund40
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