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Kelsey Lynn Skinner

Investor

Angel at Alma Angels

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

About

Kelsey Lynn Skinner is Chief Executive Officer at AMS Industrial, a heavy mechanical contractor specializing in federal contracts for dam and waterway rehabilitation. She brings engineering training and 16 years of technology venture capital experience across the US and UK, along with board service across public and private companies in multiple industries. AMS Industrial operates as a small, growth-focused firm with emphasis on safety, team collaboration, and technology adoption in areas including AI and cybersecurity.

Experience

  1. AMS IndustrialChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentLafayette, Colorado, United States
  2. Western Harvest CapitalPartner & IC Membercurrent2024 — present
  3. IP Group plcPartner, Technology Venture Capital @ IP Group plc2012 — 2024California and London
  4. AQDOT LimitedBoard Director, Investor2013 — 2024Greater Cambridge Area
  5. Mirriad Advertising PLCPLC Board Director2021 — 2022
  6. Econic Technologies LtdBoard Director, Investor2013 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
  7. Inflowmatix LimitedInvestor, Board Director, former Chair2015 — 2021London
  8. ConcirrusInvestor, Board Director2015 — 2020London
  9. Factor[e] VenturesAdvisory Board2017 — 2018Fort Collins, Colorado
  10. Angel AcademeMember of the Screening Committee2013 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
  11. Firelake Capital Management LLCPartner2008 — 2012
  12. EOS ClimateBoard Director2008 — 2012San Francisco, CA
  13. GoogleEnergy Strategy Summer Associate2007
  14. Global Climate and Energy ProjectResearch Fellowship2004 — 2006Palo Alto, California, United States
  15. University of Colorado BoulderResearch Assistant2001Boulder, Colorado, United States
  16. K.B.L. PublicationsEntrepreneur1991 — 1994Boulder, Colorado, United States

Skills & more

Renewable Energy32Energy51Cleantech43Sustainable Energy24Venture Capital98Technical Analysis12

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelsey Lynn Skinner?
Kelsey Lynn Skinner is Chief Executive Officer at AMS Industrial, a heavy mechanical contractor specializing in federal contracts for dam and waterway rehabilitation. She brings engineering training and 16 years of technology venture capital experience across the US and UK, along with board service across public and private companies in multiple industries. AMS Industrial operates as a small, growth-focused firm with emphasis on safety, team collaboration, and technology adoption in areas including AI and cybersecurity.
Where does Kelsey Lynn Skinner work?
Kelsey Lynn Skinner is Angel at Alma Angels.
What check size does Kelsey Lynn Skinner write?
Kelsey Lynn Skinner typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Kelsey Lynn Skinner go to school?
Kelsey Lynn Skinner studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Stanford University (M.S., Mechanical Engineering); Stanford University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mirriad Advertising PLC3

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