About
Christian McKenzie is Vice President at Lofty Ventures, where she conducts market analysis, advises founders, and manages deal flow and capital deployment for consumer and technology-enabled businesses. Her background spans retail operations at Macy's, where she oversaw buying and merchandising across 250+ stores, and technology roles at Meta and Pear (acquired by Custom Ink), focusing on growth and go-to-market strategy. She is also a cofounder of DATKT, a dinner salon series for LPs and GPs in the venture capital community.
Experience
- Lofty VenturesVice Presidentcurrent2026 — present
- Lofty VenturesDirector2024 — 2026
- National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)UP Fellowshipcurrent2026 — present
- Capitalize VCVenture Scoutcurrent2026 — present
- Cap Table CoalitionInvestment Committee Membercurrent2024 — present
- FoxtrotAngel Investorcurrent2024 — present
- EventnoireAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
- HOLO FootwearInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- The Folklore GroupInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- LumiNicoleChief Operating Officer2024Chicago, IL
- LumiNicoleAdvisor2023 — 2024
- Red Cedar VenturesAssociate2022 — 2024
- MetaClient Solutions Manager2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Custom InkAccount Manager2016 — 2017Chicago, IL
- KmartAccount Manager2013 — 2016Greater Chicago Area
- KmartAdvertising Coordinator2013Greater Chicago Area
- Macy'sSpecial Events Coordinator2006 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
- Macy'sAssistant Buyer, Women's Shoes2004 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area
- Macy'sMerchant Buying Analyst Executive Development Program Trainee2004New York City Metropolitan Area
Education
- NYU Stern School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- London College of Fashion, University of the Arts LondonMaster of Arts - MA
- Spelman CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA
Skills & more
Small Business ConsultingHosting EventsInvestingStart-up Ventures1Venture Capital1Relation ManagementInstitutional InvestmentsPartner Relationship ManagementAlternative InvestmentsDue DiligenceInvestment ManagementOperations
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Project ManagementPrivate InvestmentResearch SkillsMemosCommunity BuildingAngel InvestingStart-up ConsultingDeal ExecutionRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsLeadershipManagement- New Voices Media Training Program — Bloomberg News
- Catalyst Angel Program — Angel Capital Association
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Christian McKenzie work?
- Christian McKenzie is Director at Lofty Ventures.
Same school
Also attended NYU Stern School of Business413
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Also attended London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London4
Also attended Spelman College7
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lofty Ventures3
Also worked at The Folklore Group2
Also worked at Red Cedar Ventures5
Also worked at Meta287
Nat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGDaniel GrossMeta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDG and Safe SuperintelligenceTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesMike ArpaiaComputer scientist working on machine learning and data infrastructureKevin ColleranManaging Director at Slow VenturesJon ChuInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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