About
Co-founder of early-stage investment firm iiM and former managing director of Cohen-Esrey Capital Partners, she leads deal sourcing and diligence and builds partnerships across the investing ecosystem. Graduate of Kansas State University.
Experience
- iiM, LLCManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentOverland Park, KS
- Cohen-EsreyManaging Director / Fund Managercurrent2016 — presentOverland Park, KS
- iiMDirector Of Innovation2013 — 2016Overland Park, Kansas
- District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)Math Teacher2010 — 2013
- Teach for AmericaCorps Member2010 — 2012
- Partnership for Public ServiceGovernment Affairs Fellow2009
- Kansas State UniversityStudent Body President2008 — 2009
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship12Staff Development32Higher Education20Tutoring14Teaching13Curriculum Development10Community Outreach10Curriculum Design8Non-profits6Research15Nonprofits9Educational Leadership4
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Colleagues at Iron Prairie
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lydia Kinkade?
- Co-founder of early-stage investment firm iiM and former managing director of Cohen-Esrey Capital Partners, she leads deal sourcing and diligence and builds partnerships across the investing ecosystem. Graduate of Kansas State University.
- Where does Lydia Kinkade work?
- Lydia Kinkade is Venture Partner at Iron Prairie.
- Where did Lydia Kinkade go to school?
- Lydia Kinkade studied at Kansas State University (BS, Secondary Education).
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