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Kiki Mills Johnston

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Partner at Drive by DraftKings

Brooklyn, New York, United States

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About

Kiki Mills Johnston ran MassChallenge Boston and founded Drive by DraftKings after leading DraftKings' Venture Studio, focusing on fan engagement where sports, media and betting converge and mentoring underrepresented founders.

Invests in

ConsumerData & InfrastructureGamingHealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Drive by DraftKingsPartnercurrent2021 — presentBoston, MA
  2. Drive by DraftKingsManaging Director2019 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts
  3. All RaiseBoston Chapter - Leadership Teamcurrent2020 — present
  4. NextilesBoard Observer2022 — 2025Brooklyn, New York
  5. MassChallengeManaging Director, MassChallenge Boston2017 — 2019Boston, MA
  6. Mission CapitalChief Innovation Officer2014 — 2016Austin, Texas
  7. Mission CapitalAdvisor2014Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  8. Full Circle FundCEO2011 — 2013San Francisco, California
  9. MITXPresident2009 — 2010Greater Boston
  10. MITXExecutive Director2005 — 2009Greater Boston
  11. MITXDirector of Business Development1999 — 2005Greater Boston
  12. The Improper Bostonian MagazineDirector of Marketing & Promotions1997 — 1999Boston, Massachusetts
  13. U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC)Investment Officer1992 — 1997Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

Business Development57Marketing49Digital Marketing48Board of Director experience4Strategic Partnerships86Fundraising84Event Planning23International Development6Social Media24Program Development12Advertising10Board of Directors5
+12 moreBusiness StrategyDigital MediaDigital StrategyEntrepreneurshipEvent ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementPublic RelationsSEOPublic SpeakingStrategyRelationship Building

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Colleagues at Drive by DraftKings

Emily DeJoy
Operations at Drive by DraftKings
Jon Von Deylen
Partner at Drive by DraftKings
Josh Wasserman
Senior Associate at Drive by DraftKings
Meredith McPherron
CEO & Managing Partner at Drive by DraftKings
Mickal P. Adler
Investor at Boot64 Ventures
Peter Blacklow
General Partner at Boston Seed Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kiki Mills Johnston?
Kiki Mills Johnston ran MassChallenge Boston and founded Drive by DraftKings after leading DraftKings' Venture Studio, focusing on fan engagement where sports, media and betting converge and mentoring underrepresented founders.
Where does Kiki Mills Johnston work?
Kiki Mills Johnston is Partner at Drive by DraftKings.
What does Kiki Mills Johnston invest in?
Kiki Mills Johnston invests in Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment.
Where did Kiki Mills Johnston go to school?
Kiki Mills Johnston studied at American University (Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs).

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