Where does Kathryn Finney work?

Kathryn Finney is Managing General Partner at Genius Guild.

What check size does Kathryn Finney write?

Kathryn Finney typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.

Where did Kathryn Finney go to school?

Kathryn Finney studied at Yale University (Masters, International Epidemiology (Hnrs)); Rutgers University (BA, Political Science/ Women's Studies (Hnrs)); Mount Holyoke College (Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary)).

Kathryn Finney

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Managing General Partner at Genius Guild

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

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About

Kathryn Finney is a founder and investor with over two decades of experience building companies and supporting entrepreneurs. She founded Digital Undivided, a social enterprise that produced the "#ProjectDiane" research on diversity in venture capital, and established Genius Guild, a multi-million dollar investment fund focused on underrepresented founders. Finney is also the author of two books published by Random House, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Build the Damn Thing," and currently leads BUILD, an AI-powered platform designed to help entrepreneurs launch businesses.

Invests in

Climate TechConsumerFintechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Experience

BUILD | Idea to Product You Can SellFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Genius GuildManaging General Partnercurrent2020 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Backpack HealthcareBoard Director/Observercurrent2022 — present
Health In Her HUEBoard Directorcurrent2021 — presentGlobal
Kathryn Finney InvestmentsAngel Investorcurrent2006 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Kathryn Finney IncGlobal Advisor to Governments, Universities, Major Brands and UHNWcurrent2005 — presentGlobal
Penguin Random HouseWall Street Journal Bestselling Author: Portfolio Bookscurrent2020 — present
digitalundividedCEO- Founder- Board Director2012 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
Simply Good Media (EXIT 2013)CEO/Founder (EXIT 2013)2003 — 2013

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Creativity and InnovationBusiness Innovation1Venture Financing1Executive Management1Board Development1Growth Strategies1Strategic Planning1CEO Succession1Angel Investing1Writing1Board of Directors1

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Innovation ManagementManagementMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Venture CapitalInvestmentsHealthcareSocial MediaE-commerceConsumer TrendsTelevisionEntertainmentSocial Media Marketing

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Backpack HealthcareHealth In Her Hue QuirkChat Rarebreed VenturesREFASHIOND VenturesStimulusThe Labz

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Who is Kathryn Finney?: Kathryn Finney is a founder and investor with over two decades of experience building companies and supporting entrepreneurs. She founded Digital Undivided, a social enterprise that produced the "#ProjectDiane" research on diversity in venture capital, and established Genius Guild, a multi-million dollar investment fund focused on underrepresented founders. Finney is also the author of two books published by Random House, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Build the Damn Thing," and currently leads BUILD, an AI-powered platform designed to help entrepreneurs launch businesses.
Where does Kathryn Finney work?: Kathryn Finney is Managing General Partner at Genius Guild.
What does Kathryn Finney invest in?: Kathryn Finney invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Kathryn Finney write?: Kathryn Finney typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
What companies has Kathryn Finney invested in?: Investments tracked here include Backpack Healthcare, Health In Her Hue, QuirkChat, Rarebreed Ventures, REFASHIOND Ventures, Stimulus, The Labz.
Where did Kathryn Finney go to school?: Kathryn Finney studied at Yale University (Masters, International Epidemiology (Hnrs)); Rutgers University (BA, Political Science/ Women's Studies (Hnrs)); Mount Holyoke College (Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary)).