About
Kristin Garcia is the Executive Director at The Verge OKC, where she connects Oklahoma City's entrepreneurial community with resources and networks to support business development. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education and startups across Oklahoma, Texas, and California, including prior roles as Startup Specialist at Francis Tuttle Technology Center's AXIS Programs and Code Lab Manager at the University of Oklahoma's Tom Love Innovation Hub. Garcia holds a Master's degree in Organizational Development from the University of the Incarnate Word, a professional and executive coaching certification from the University of Dallas, and a bachelor's degree from the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma; she also serves as State Coordinator for Global Entrepreneurship Week Oklahoma and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at OU's Price College.
Experience
- The Verge OKCExecutive Directorcurrent2022 — presentOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- University of OklahomaEntrepreneur In Residencecurrent2022 — presentNorman, OK
- Global Entrepreneurship NetworkState Coordinator - Oklahomacurrent2021 — presentEdmond, Oklahoma, United States
- Francis Tuttle Technology CenterStartup Programs Specialist2020 — 2021Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
- Techlahoma FoundationBoard Member & User Group Chair2019 — 2020Norman, Oklahoma, United States
- University of OklahomaSooner Startup Program Manager - Tom Love Innovation Hub2017 — 2020Norman, OK
- University of OklahomaAdjunct Professor, Management Information Systems2019 — 2020Norman, OK
- Infrasound ConsultingOwner, Consultant2017 — 2018San Antonio, Texas Area
- GuideOn, Inc.Lead Behavioral/Data Scientist & Coach2015 — 2017San Antonio, Texas Area
- Adjacent Applications, Inc.Consultant for Marketing and Sales2011 — 2015Austin, Texas Area
- Western Governors UniversityCorporate Trainer, Mentoring2010 — 2015Austin, Texas Area
- Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.Director of Special Projects, National Foundation2011 — 2012
- G3 Leadership and Organizational ConsultingDirector of Business Development and Consultant2009 — 2012San Antonio, TX
- Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.Communications Officer2007 — 2009
- University of the Incarnate WordAssistant Director, Leadership Activities2006 — 2009San Antonio, Texas Area
- University of the Incarnate WordADCaP Admissions Counselor2006
- University of OklahomaAssistant Director, Student Life2003 — 2005Norman, OK
- University of OklahomaAcademic Counselor2002 — 2003
Education
- University of the Incarnate WordHEB School of Business, MAA2006 — 2009
- University of OklahomaPrice College of Business, BBA1998 — 2002
- The University of Texas at DallasCertificate, Executive and Professional Coaching2011 — 2012
- Cole High School
Skills & more
Operations Management3Small Business Consulting2Launching Start-upsIncubatorsBusiness DevelopmentHigher Education35Leadership Development89Event Planning33Fundraising22Coaching16Change Management7Entrepreneurship5
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Personnel ManagementBudgetsNonprofitsTrainingRecruitingPolicyTime ManagementHuman ResourcesMicrosoft OfficeCoworkingLeadershipManagement- Entrepreneurship Center Management (ECM) Certificate Program — InBIA, International Business Innovation Association
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation
From Kristin's professional profile.
Colleagues at Cortado Ventures
Agnes Budzyn
Blockchain Advisor at Cortado Ventures
Alexander B. Gray
Chief Executive Officer, American Global Strategies at Cortado Ventures
Blake Bixler
Energy Advisor at Cortado Ventures
Daniel Maloney
Board Advisor at Cortado Ventures
David Woods
Co-Founder and Strategic Partner at Cortado Ventures
Devon Laney
Ecosystem Advisor at Cortado Ventures
Gabe Sherman
President, Artemis Group at Cortado Ventures
Hailey Moxley
Accounting Manager at Cortado Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Kristin Garcia work?
- Kristin Garcia is Ecosystem Advisor at Cortado Ventures.
Same school
Also attended University of the Incarnate Word3
Also attended University of Oklahoma50
Tianlin WangManaging Director at Intel CapitalNathan PingeltonManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersMichelle GonzalezCorporate Vice President and Global Head of M12Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesSusan MoringGeneral Partner at Cortado Ventures
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Also attended The University of Texas at Dallas43
HemamAdvisor at Clear VenturesBonnie KomarController at Ballistic VenturesKevin CrowderPartner at Intelis CapitalTriet NguyenPrincipal at Render CapitalStuart NguyenInvestor at Griffin Gaming PartnersJeff WilliamsManaging Partner at Interlock Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Oklahoma8
Sarah PappasSocial Media Strategist at Curate CapitalAaron WebsterManaging Partner at Cameron VenturesHunter MeisterBusiness Development Manager at Infinity Capital PartnersNathan YuInvestor at Afore CapitalAbigail RozenblitTechnology Energy Transition Expert at TechEnergy VenturesTom RayFounder at Mindstate Design Labs
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Also worked at Western Governors University7
Scott PulsipherGeneral Partner at Juvo VenturesNadeem SyedGeneral Partner at Juvo VenturesSean K. BrownManaging Director at Juvo VenturesKanak KunapuliPrincipal at Juvo VenturesDavis PulsipherResearch Analyst at Juvo VenturesJoseph FullerProfessor, Harvard Business School at Juvo Ventures
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