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Chelsea Goddard

Former Investor at Baukunst

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $500K – $3M checks

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About

Chelsea Goddard combines law, environmental and public‑health studies with business, chosen from 500+ as an interdisciplinary standout, and uses a talent‑scout approach (booking shows, HAIM residency) to find pre‑seed founders.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechDirect to ConsumerHardwareSaaS

Experience

  1. AIX VenturesHead of Community2024 — 2025San Francisco, CA
  2. BaukunstInvestor & Community Lead2022 — 2024San Francisco, California, United States
  3. Dorm Room FundManaging Partner2021 — 2022
  4. MapboxSolutions Architect2017 — 2020
  5. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthRemote Sensing Researcher2017 — 2018
  6. EsriProduct Strategist2015 — 2017Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Sales OperationsProduct MarketingCommunity MarketingCommunity BuildingCommunity DevelopmentCommunity ManagementCommunity EngagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Start-up LeadershipStrategic Planning5Market Research12Microsoft Excel11
+12 morePowerPointSales DevelopmentNegotiationBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness DevelopmentPrivate EquityMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Venture CapitalData AnalysisBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementProduct Development
  • Registered Yoga Teacher — Yoga Alliance
  • CPR Certified — American Heart Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chelsea Goddard?
Chelsea Goddard combines law, environmental and public‑health studies with business, chosen from 500+ as an interdisciplinary standout, and uses a talent‑scout approach (booking shows, HAIM residency) to find pre‑seed founders.
What does Chelsea Goddard invest in?
Chelsea Goddard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Direct to Consumer, Hardware, SaaS.
What check size does Chelsea Goddard write?
Chelsea Goddard typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
Where did Chelsea Goddard go to school?
Chelsea Goddard studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Strategy); University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (Venture Capital); University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor’s Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies).

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