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Kelly O’Connell

Investor

Managing Partner at 360 Venture Collective

United States

Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $275K

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About

Kelly O'Connell is Managing Partner of 360 Venture Collective, where she oversees capital formation, portfolio stewardship, and founder support, and an executive at ON ITS AXIS, advising enterprise and public sector organizations on strategy, modernization, and organizational performance. Her background includes executive experience at a Fortune 500 company and scaling a consulting firm from six to nine figures in revenue, with career involvement in securing over $250 million in capital and contributing to companies achieving unicorn valuations. She brings perspective from nonprofit and community sectors and integrates insights from venture and enterprise work to evaluate market opportunity, operating readiness, and performance improvements across sectors.

Invests in

FintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social GoodPropTech

Experience

  1. 360 Venture CollectiveManaging Partnercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  2. ON ITS AXISExecutivecurrent2018 — presentUnited States
  3. Robert HalfSenior Vice President2007 — 2018United States
  4. Irvine Technology CorporationExecutive Vice President2015 — 2016
  5. WachoviaRegional Vice President: M&A2004 — 2007

Skills & more

LeadershipStrategyStrategic Planning33Team Leadership10Management56Salesforce.com9Applicant Tracking Systems18SaaS7Training99Venture Capital5Entrepreneurship8Innovation Consulting3
+12 moreNon-profit LeadershipBusiness StrategyOrganizational LeadershipEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Corporate Social ResponsibilityChange ManagementSocial EntrepreneurshipStart-upsConsultingInnovation ManagementLeading transformational changeEarly-Stage Startups
  • Building A Successful Diverse Business (BSBD) — Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth
  • Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows
  • The Science of Well-Being — Yale University
  • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation — Penn State University
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector — University of Virginia Darden School of Business
  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace — ESSEC Business School
  • Design Thinking Certification — University of California, Riverside
  • Swarm Vision | Innovation Certification — Swarm Vision
  • Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) — Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
  • Workforce Trends and Leadership e-Certificate — Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelly O’Connell?
Kelly O'Connell is Managing Partner of 360 Venture Collective, where she oversees capital formation, portfolio stewardship, and founder support, and an executive at ON ITS AXIS, advising enterprise and public sector organizations on strategy, modernization, and organizational performance. Her background includes executive experience at a Fortune 500 company and scaling a consulting firm from six to nine figures in revenue, with career involvement in securing over $250 million in capital and contributing to companies achieving unicorn valuations. She brings perspective from nonprofit and community sectors and integrates insights from venture and enterprise work to evaluate market opportunity, operating readiness, and performance improvements across sectors.
Where does Kelly O’Connell work?
Kelly O’Connell is Managing Partner at 360 Venture Collective.
What does Kelly O’Connell invest in?
Kelly O’Connell invests in Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
What check size does Kelly O’Connell write?
Kelly O’Connell typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
Where did Kelly O’Connell go to school?
Kelly O’Connell studied at Simmons University (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Masters Program in Strategic Leadership); LSU Shreveport (Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management); Simmons University (Bachelor’s Degree).

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