Cathy Farmer
InvestorInvestor at Berkeley Angel Network
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $5K β $50K checks Β· typically $25K
About
Cathy Farmer is an entrepreneur and startup advisor with over 20 years of experience in software consulting, program management, and technical leadership across internet services, clinical systems, and enterprise applications. She advises on product management, strategy, and software development lifecycle, and serves on the AI2030 Global Advisory Council. Farmer is an autism advocate with two brothers on the spectrum.
Experience
- AI 2030AI2030 Global Advisory Councilcurrent2026 β presentBerkeley, California, United States
- The National Institutes of HealthInstructorcurrent2024 β presentBerkeley, California, United States
- Institute for Exceptional CareBoard of Advisors (2026+) & Former Board Member (2023-2025)current2022 β presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- JC/VCLimited Partnercurrent2021 β presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- Autism Angels Group (Investing /Advising group)Co-Foundercurrent2020 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Autism Center of Northern CaliforniaBoard President, Autism Center of Northern Californiacurrent2019 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Organization for Autism ResearchMember Board of Directorscurrent2016 β presentArlington, VA
- LybbieAdvisorcurrent2021 β present
- The Fourth EffectFounding Membercurrent2020 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- United States Department of Defense, CDMPR Autism Research ProgramConsumer Reviewer - Grants for the CDMRP Autism Programcurrent2019 β presentUnited States
- National Science Foundation (NSF) (iCorps)Adjunct Instructor / Industry Mentorcurrent2018 β presentUnited States
- Berkeley Angel NetworkAngel Investorcurrent2019 β presentBerkeley, California, United States
- Schwallie Farmer ConsultingAngel, Advisor, Consultant for Startups and Software Developmentcurrent2012 β presentBerkeley, CA
- Schwallie Family PartnershipGeneral Partnercurrent2008 β presentManasquan NJ
- Blue Umbrella VenturesLead Autism Advisor2018 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- MindHeartLabInvestor / Chief Autism Advocate2018 β 2020California
- BayHealth DevelopmentDirector of Mobile/Web Delivery2016 β 2019Emeryville, CA
- eSponteCo Founder & Technologist (part-time)2014 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Kaiser Permanente ITDirector, Strategy Planning and Portfolio Management2007 β 2012
- Kaiser Permanente ITProgram Director, KP-IT Staffing Strategy2009 β 2010
Education
- University of California, BerkeleyVenture Capital Executive Program Certificate, Venture Capital
- University of California, Berkeley - School of LawBlockchain Unlocked Academy Certificate (Center for Law, Business and the Economy)2018
- UMass BostonBA, Computer Science & Math1984 β 1986
- DePauw University2 years of study, Liberal Arts1977 β 1979
- Lund University
Skills & more
Program Management99Strategy99Cross-functional Team Leadership68SDLC52Leadership53Change Management36Management32Project Management35Enterprise Software24Process Improvement19Business Analysis20Strategic Planning20
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Software Project ManagementCRMIT StrategyPMOBusiness StrategySoftware DevelopmentConsultingStart-upsProject PlanningIntegrationRequirements AnalysisE-commerceFrom Cathy's professional profile.
Colleagues at Berkeley Angel Network
Alison Wellsfry
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Attila Takacs
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Bob Rintel
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Christopher Seiwald
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Clifford Tong
Angel at Berkeley Angel Network
Deborah Leoung
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Domagoj Babic
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Eduardo Buenviaje
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
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Alison WellsfryScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Attila TakacsScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Bob RintelScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Christopher SeiwaldScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Clifford TongScout
Angel at Berkeley Angel Network
Deborah LeoungScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Domagoj BabicScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Eduardo BuenviajeScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Gene TenbergScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
George WillmanScout
Investor at Berkeley Angel Network
Investors connected to Cathy in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Cathy Farmer work?
- Cathy Farmer is Investor at Berkeley Angel Network.
- What check size does Cathy Farmer write?
- Cathy Farmer typically writes checks of $5K β $50K.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Berkeley1,339
Byron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystBrendan Bulik-SullivanInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law84
Deborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesBrenden GlapionCorporate Counsel at GreycroftBrad WeirickPartner & General Counsel at March Capital PartnersErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCUri GreenwaldInvestor at Khosla VenturesMichael PerezDeputy General Counsel at Mucker Capital
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Also attended UMass Boston19
Chris RobinsonInvestor at Third Rock VenturesLisa PepdjonovicInvestor at Third Rock VenturesLaurel SmithInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALJohn WarnerPresident & CEO, Technology Greenhouse at New Earth VenturesThomas WilkeGeneral Partner at 42CAPLandon MerrillPartner at Genoa Ventures
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Also attended DePauw University24
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDMark TerbeekPartner at GreycroftRyan HaysBoard Member at CincyTechKatie McClainPartner & COO, Member of Investment Committee at Energize VenturesDaniel BarthPrincipal at Yamaha Motor VenturesStu SmithPartner at Scribble Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at The National Institutes of Health58
Jun JeonInvestor at Khosla VenturesUri LopatinInvestor at Khosla VenturesMax ColbertPhysician-Entrepreneur at Medical Excellence CapitalIan ChiangPartner at Flare Capital PartnersGrant VerstandigFounder, Chairman, & CEO at Red Cell IncubationLeela SrinivasanCEO, Parity at Bull City Venture Partners
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Also worked at The Fourth Effect1
Also worked at Kaiser Permanente IT37
Evan PunPortfolio Support at 8VCAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalDr. ChettipallyVenture Advisor at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcRobert MittendorffGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalNancy XiaoInvestor at HeadlineLovlani SchulteExecutive Assistant at Ridge Ventures
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