Keshia Theobald-van Gent

Experience

1. BDev VenturesPartnercurrent2025 — present
2. BDev VenturesVP2023 — 2025
3. BDev VenturesDirector, Portfolio Success2022 — 2023
4. Various CompaniesStartup Advisor, Mentor, Angel Investorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
5. Dialog to LearnFounder and Board Member2017 — 2023Mountain View, CA
6. German AcceleratorSenior Director, US2022
7. German AcceleratorDirector, US Programs2021 — 2022Silicon Valley, California, United States
8. German AcceleratorDirector, Silicon Valley Programs2020 — 2021Silicon Valley
9. GSVlabsDirector, Strategic Partnerships2019 — 2020Silicon Valley
10. GSVlabsStrategy Consultant (Enterprise Innovation Manager)2018 — 2019Silicon Valley
11. PlayworksAmericorps Member2016 — 2017East Palo Alto, CA
12. Anousone College, Eastern Star Bilingual SchoolEnglish Language Teacher, English After School Program Coordinator2013Vientiane, Lao P.D.R.
13. Northern Kentucky UniversityResearch Assistant2010 — 2011Highland Heights, KY
14. Northern Kentucky UniversitySURF Research2010Highland Heights, KY

Education

1. University of GroningenMaster's Degree, Conflict
2. University of GroningenUniversity of Groningen Honours College, Honours Masters
3. Northern Kentucky UniversityBachelor's degree, Integrative Studies

Skills & more

Languages Dutch · English

• Exit Strategies: Maximizing the value of Your Company Course Series — Stanford University
• Leadership in the New World Course Series — Stanford University
• Business Strategy Course — University of Virginia
• Creative Problem Solving Course — University of Minnesota
• Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TEFL) — TEFL Institute
• Conflict Resolution Skills, Conflict Management Specialization Course — UC Irvine

From Keshia's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended University of Groningen113

RJRagnar JongenInvestor at DN CapitalGCGizem CakilInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersYVYtsen van der MeerPrincipal at Cottonwood Technology FundJVJelle Van de PutteFund Administrator at Capricorn Venture PartnersLLLaura LentzExecutive Assistant at Castle Island VenturesCDChristophe de MontillePartner at Beyond Capital Ventures

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Also attended Northern Kentucky University7

SBStacey BarnesSenior Business Operations Manager at CincyTechHCHannah CreechLead Developer at Connetic VenturesTLTony LikensSenior Financial Analyst at Breakout CapitalSPSara PatenaudeDirector, Policy Solutions, Southeast at Reinvestment FundJHJames HamiltonManaging Director at Atlanta SeedYDYuri DanilchenkoInvestor at Latitud Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Various Companies137

LPLeonard PicardoAdvisor at Manta Ray VenturesYVYtsen van der MeerPrincipal at Cottonwood Technology FundHMHector MasonGeneral Partner at Episode1DADanielle AbdelahadInvestor at Third Rock VenturesTATroy A. LeMaile-StovallCEO at Maryland TEDCODRDavid Rosenthal, MDVenture Partner at AlleyCorp

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Also worked at German Accelerator13

ACAmarit CharoenphanInvestor at NZVCHVHanna VillaInvestment Manager at Vorwerk VenturesJKJohn Kojiro MoriwakaInvestor at Crimson Investment FundTDTina Di CiccoVenture Partner at Investible Climate Tech FundAMArtem MikhlinVenture Partner | Advisor, Stealth Mobile Smell Sensor Startup at Remarkable VenturesKSKatharina SchildVice President at Cathay Innovation

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Also worked at GSVlabs8

TYTony YangPortfolio Growth at Mucker CapitalGHGael HuynhExecutive Assistant at Playground GlobalHWHenry WhiteOperating Partner at Good Growth CapitalMNMichael NareaCo-Founder at Transcend NetworkPBPhil BradyManaging Partner at GoAhead VenturesSHSimon HayhurstGeneral Partner at Team Ignite Ventures

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Also worked at Playworks1

PGPramod GosaviSenior Principal at Blumberg Capital