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Kate Ballinger

Former Investor at Firework Ventures

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Writes $25K – $10M checks

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About

Former BCG strategy consultant Kate Ballinger focuses on broken education systems and workforce pathways (not general edtech), leading sourcing, diligence and active portfolio support, with emphasis on VR workforce training.

Invests in

EdTechFintechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR Tech

Experience

  1. Kalos VenturesPrincipalcurrent2024 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
  2. Rosarium HealthBoard Directorcurrent2026 — present
  3. ManifestBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  4. MirzaBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  5. TiltBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
  6. Firework VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2026Brooklyn, New York, United States
  7. Firework VenturesSenior Associate2021 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  8. Firework VenturesVenture Fellow2020 — 2021
  9. TRANSFR Inc.Board Observer2021 — 2026
  10. ClaspBoard Observer2021 — 2025
  11. InclusivelyBoard Observer2023 — 2025
  12. Learn InBoard Observer2021 — 2022
  13. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Consultant2018 — 2019Boston, MA
  14. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Associate2016 — 2018Greater Boston
  15. Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit UnionChief Executive Officer2015 — 2016Washington, DC
  16. Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit UnionAssistant Vice President Operations2014 — 2015Washington, DC

Skills & more

Chinese2Leadership6Microsoft Word5Customer Service2Social Media2Public Speaking6Statistical Data Analysis1Time Management2Money Management2Team Leadership2Economics2Mathematics1
+3 moreTeamworkMicrosoft PowerPointManagement

Languages Chinese · English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Ballinger?
Former BCG strategy consultant Kate Ballinger focuses on broken education systems and workforce pathways (not general edtech), leading sourcing, diligence and active portfolio support, with emphasis on VR workforce training.
What does Kate Ballinger invest in?
Kate Ballinger invests in EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, HR Tech.
What check size does Kate Ballinger write?
Kate Ballinger typically writes checks of $25K – $10M.
Where did Kate Ballinger go to school?
Kate Ballinger studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Georgetown University (Bachelor's Degree, Economics (minors in Chinese and Mathematics)); Milton Academy (High School).

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