Kate Ballinger
InvestorInvestor at Firework Ventures
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Writes $25K – $10M checks
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
- Kalos VenturesPrincipalcurrent2024 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
- Rosarium HealthBoard Directorcurrent2026 — present
- ManifestBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- MirzaBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- TiltBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- Firework VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2026Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Firework VenturesSenior Associate2021 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- Firework VenturesVenture Fellow2020 — 2021
- TRANSFR Inc.Board Observer2021 — 2026
- ClaspBoard Observer2021 — 2025
- InclusivelyBoard Observer2023 — 2025
- Learn InBoard Observer2021 — 2022
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Consultant2018 — 2019Boston, MA
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Associate2016 — 2018Greater Boston
- Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit UnionChief Executive Officer2015 — 2016Washington, DC
- Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit UnionAssistant Vice President Operations2014 — 2015Washington, DC
Education
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementMaster of Business Administration - MBA2019 — 2021
- Georgetown UniversityBachelor's Degree, Economics (minors in Chinese and Mathematics)2012 — 2016
- Milton AcademyHigh School2008 — 2012
Skills & more
Chinese2Leadership6Microsoft Word5Customer Service2Social Media2Public Speaking6Statistical Data Analysis1Time Management2Money Management2Team Leadership2Economics2Mathematics1
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TeamworkMicrosoft PowerPointManagementLanguages Chinese · English · French
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Colleagues at Firework Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Kate Ballinger work?
- Kate Ballinger is Investor at Firework Ventures.
- 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.
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