Karen Crawford
InvestorInvestor at Impact Venture Capital
Sacramento, California
Writes $500K – $2.5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Karen Crawford is a final-year JD candidate at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, concentrating in intellectual property law. She brings two decades of experience in venture capital, corporate development, and startup leadership, including prior roles as a VC investment analyst and co-founder of a consumer electronics company. Crawford holds an MBA and Master of Taxation, serves as Vice President of the McGeorge Intellectual Property Student Association, and is seeking an IP externship for 2026 with focus on trademark clearance, registration, and transactional work.
Experience
- McGeorge Intellectual Property Student AssociationVice Presidentcurrent2026 — presentSacramento, California, United States
- Impact Venture CapitalInvestment Support Analyst2016 — 2026Sacramento
- University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of LawMoot Court Research Assistant2026Sacramento, California, United States
- New Wallet Inc.Co-Founder/CEO2012 — 2016Folsom
- Velocity Venture CapitalInvestment Analyst2012 — 2014Greater Sacramento
- Campbell, Benn, and TaylorSenior Tax Accountant1997 — 2000Greater Sacramento
- PwCSenior Tax Associate1994 — 1996Denver, CO
Education
- University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of LawJD Candidate2024 — 2028
- University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of LawMasters in Science, Law2021 — 2024
- University of DenverMaster's degree, Taxation1993 — 1994
- University of DenverMaster's degree, MBA1992 — 1994
- George Mason UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA), English/writing1988 — 1990
Skills & more
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Marketing StrategyCompetitive AnalysisBusiness plan writingBusiness StrategyStrategic ConsultingQualitative ResearchBloggingFitnessStrategic ThinkingStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingManagementFrom Karen's professional profile.
Colleagues at Impact Venture Capital
Network1
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Karen Crawford work?
- Karen Crawford is at Impact Venture Capital.
- What check size does Karen Crawford write?
- Karen Crawford typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
Same school
Also attended University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law3
Also attended University of Denver39
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Also attended George Mason University34
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