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Kate Shillo Beardsley

Investor

Founding Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures

Denver, Colorado

Writes $400K – $1M checks · typically $700K

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About

Kate, a venture capitalist since 2008 who seeded Casper, Glossier, Warby Parker, Venmo and Billie, is a founding partner of a Galvanize-linked fund and was Martha Stewart’s Chief of Staff.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Hannah GreyFounding Partner, Hannah Greycurrent2020 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  2. Global Women in VCMembercurrent2015 — present
  3. Upslope VenturesManaging Partner, Upslope Ventures (FKA Galvanize Ventures)current2014 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  4. Lerer HippeauFounding Member, Investor, Director of Operations2010 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Huffington PostChief of Staff to Kenneth Lerer, Founder & Chairman2008 — 2010New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaChief of Staff to Martha Stewart, Founder2006 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking5Strategic Planning10Strategy6Management6Digital Media36Social Media Marketing32Social Media34Blogging20Editing18Marketing Strategy16New Media3Venture Capital9
+10 moreStart-upsContent StrategyEntrepreneurshipContent ManagementPublishingSocial NetworkingBusiness StrategyMarketingStrategic PartnershipsBusiness Development

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Shillo Beardsley?
Kate, a venture capitalist since 2008 who seeded Casper, Glossier, Warby Parker, Venmo and Billie, is a founding partner of a Galvanize-linked fund and was Martha Stewart’s Chief of Staff.
Where does Kate Shillo Beardsley work?
Kate Shillo Beardsley is Founding Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures.
What does Kate Shillo Beardsley invest in?
Kate Shillo Beardsley invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Future of Work, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Kate Shillo Beardsley write?
Kate Shillo Beardsley typically writes checks of $400K – $1M.
Where did Kate Shillo Beardsley go to school?
Kate Shillo Beardsley studied at Middlebury College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature); University of St Andrews (English Language and Literature, General); Suffield Academy.

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