Gary Kliegman
InvestorVenture Partner at The Venture Collective
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M
About
Gary Kliegman is Chief Operating Officer at LawnStarter. He previously held senior operational and commercial roles at Blue Apron and Candid, where he oversaw operations, commercial functions, and P&L management for venture and private equity-backed companies. His experience includes building go-to-market and revenue operations, implementing organizational systems and metrics, and improving unit economics and margins.
Experience
- LawnStarterChief Operating Officercurrent2026 — presentJersey City, NJ
- Multiple CompaniesFractional COO, Board Director, Consultant & Advisorcurrent2021 — present
- Onto HealthCo-Founder2024 — 2026New York, NY
- Onto HealthChief Operating Officer, Mate Fertility2023 — 2024New York, NY
- Cooks VentureChief Growth Officer2022 — 2023Bentonville, AR
- Cooks VentureConsultant & Advisor2022Bentonville, AR
- Candid™Chief Operating Officer2018 — 2021New York, NY
- Blue ApronVP Operations2016 — 2017New York, NY
- Blue ApronSenior Director of Operations2015 — 2016New York, NY
- Blue ApronDirector of Operations2013 — 2015New York, NY
- UncommonGoodsSenior Manager, Operations2013Brooklyn, NY
- UncommonGoodsFulfillment Operations Manager2011 — 2013Brooklyn, NY
- McMaster-CarrManager2008 — 2011Robbinsville, NJ
- McMaster-CarrSupervisor2006 — 2008Robbinsville, NJ
- Goldman SachsSummer Analyst, Private Wealth Management2004New York, NY
Education
- Washington University in St. LouisBA, Psychology2002 — 2006
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileStudy Abroad
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel9Visual Basic2Operations Management71Process Improvement31Management53Data Analysis18Leadership41Training22Change Management7Warehousing10Purchasing8Strategic Planning14
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Supply ChainProgram ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementPeople ManagementBusiness StrategyE-commerceCross-functional Team LeadershipPerformance ManagementStrategyRecruitingSix SigmaLanguages English · Spanish
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Colleagues at The Venture Collective
Adam Devine
Venture Partner at The Venture Collective
Cat Hernandez
General Partner at The Venture Collective
Gina Kirsch
Founding Partner at The Venture Collective
Greg Arrese
Venture Partner at The Venture Collective
Madelaine Czufin
Venture Partner at The Venture Collective
Nicholas Shekerdemian
Founding Partner at The Venture Collective
Ruby Anaya
Venture Partner at The Venture Collective
Stephanie Sarelakos
Principal at The Venture Collective
Network5
Adam Devine
Venture Partner at The Venture Collective
Caitlin Herling
Director, Business Development at New York Life Ventures
Cat Hernandez
General Partner at The Venture Collective
Gina Kirsch
Founding Partner at The Venture Collective
Ivan Choutov
Co-Founder at The Brkfst Club
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Gary Kliegman work?
- Gary Kliegman is Venture Partner at The Venture Collective.
- What check size does Gary Kliegman write?
- Gary Kliegman typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
Same school
Also attended Washington University in St. Louis164
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Also attended Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile129
Ilan CedillosHead of Communications at Uncork CapitalAntonia Rojas EingFounder & Managing Partner at ATTOM CAPITALSebastian KreisVenture Partner & IC Member at ATTOM CAPITALGabriel GurovichIC Member at ATTOM CAPITALJordi VidalPartner at Kibo VenturesMichael HennesseyVenture Partner at Driven
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Shared employers
Also worked at LawnStarter1
Also worked at Candid™4
Also worked at Blue Apron12
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