About
George Darden is a Venture Partner at High Street Equity Partners focused on technology and software investments. He previously founded Kymani Management Group, where he advised management teams on M&A strategy and operational execution, and spent earlier roles at Deloitte, Alvarez & Marsal, and West Monroe Partners working on transformations and M&A integrations. His investment approach emphasizes software-enabled business models, scalable operating systems, and capital-efficient growth.
Experience
- High Street Equity PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2023 — present
- StartupbootcampStartup Mentorcurrent2024 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Kymani Management GroupFoundercurrent2023 — presentUnited States & The Netherlands
- DeloitteSpecialist Master - Strategy, Diligence, and Restructuring2022 — 2023
- Alvarez & MarsalManager - Private Equity Performance Improvement Advisor2018 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- West Monroe PartnersSenior Consultant - Merger and Acquisition Advisor2017 — 2018Chicago, Illinois
- SS&C TechnologiesSoftware Developer2011 — 2017Windsor, Connecticut, United States
- Travelers InsuranceInformation Technology Associate2008 — 2011Greater Hartford
- ModisInformation Technology Consultant2007 — 2008Connecticut
- Florida A&M UniversityTeaching Assistant - Computer Science2006 — 2007Tallahassee Metropolitan Area
Education
- University of HartfordMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- University of Connecticut School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Skills & more
CommunicationLeadership17Strategic Planning1Strategy1Public Speaking2Start-up Ventures4Portfolio Optimization3Quantum Information3Growth Hacking1Coaching & Mentoring1Start-up Support4Executive Coaching2
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Product Design SupportM&A IntegrationUniversity TeachingLeadership DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisStaff RetentionProprietary SoftwareIT & Business Strategy AlignmentRestructuringIT Due DiligenceDigital TransformationProject Management Office (PMO)- CAST Highlight Certified User — CAST
- UiPath (Robotic Process Automation) Business Analyst and Implementation Manager — UiPath
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
From George's professional profile.
Colleagues at High Street Equity Partners
Aakash Shah
Fellow at High Street Equity Partners
Alexandra Strong
Fellow at High Street Equity Partners
Ashley Steele
Fellow at High Street Equity Partners
Cyril Djoukeng
Investor at High Street Equity Partners
Darrius Cook
Investor at High Street Equity Partners
David Daniel
Investor at High Street Equity Partners
Devin Wingfield
Investor at High Street Equity Partners
Dr. Will Bowser
Principal at High Street Equity Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does George Darden work?
- George Darden is Venture Partner at High Street Equity Partners.
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Also worked at Deloitte1,241
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