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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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57 people in our graph share verified history with Kelly — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Enrique Guzman-AlvarezunlockedKelly: together at Robert Half (2016)
×7Kelly: together at Robert Half
×2Kelly: together at 360 Venture Collective
×2Kelly: together at Simmons University

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

From Kelly's professional profile.

Colleagues at 360 Venture Collective

Ann E. Metzger
General Partner at 360 Venture Collective
Brittany
Investor at Backstage Capital
Brittany Davis
General Partner at Backstage Capital
Fernando Rivera
Managing Partner at BuenTrip Ventures
Grace Jung
Office Manager & Executive Assistant at Construct Capital
Shelley Iocona
General Partner at 360 Venture Collective

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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Also attended Simmons University10

Zoe AngellInvestor at Third Rock VenturesLeigh BrodyInvestment Manager at AlbionVCFelicityInvestment Manager at BoxOne VenturesTheresa PetersonSenior Advisor at Material ImpactKelly LaferriereChief Business Officer at A-Rod CorpFederico LosaPrincipal at Aermont

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Also attended LSU Shreveport3

Samuel MartinVenture Analyst at OSF VenturesSomer BaburekExecutive Officer, Director at Hera BiotechAnthony MorrisFounder at AirMDR

Shared employers

Also worked at ON ITS AXIS1

Shelley IoconaGeneral Partner at 360 Venture Collective

Also worked at Robert Half39

Enrique Guzman-AlvarezSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesAshley ValentineChief People Officer at GreycroftAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalCecilia NgPartner, Talent & People at MVP VenturesMegan ZengerleChief Operating Officer at General PartnershipHank HattemerGeneral Counsel & COO at Blue Bear Capital Partners

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Also worked at Wachovia406

Funmi GarrickFinance and Operations at Impact America FundChen Yang SiaGeneral Counsel at Golden Gate VenturesTori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire VenturesDavid CarterPartner, Engineering Excellence at Sapphire VenturesM.G. ThibautFormer Chief Financial Officer at DroneDeploy at Scale Venture Partners

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