Maggie Kenefake
InvestorFounder & General Partner at Iron Prairie Β· Venture Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc
Kansas City
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About
Kauffman Fellow with 30 years in entrepreneurship and venture, having built six funds and made 50+ direct investments. Her background spans Portfolia, ECJC's Fountain Innovation Fund, Royal Street Ventures, the Kauffman Foundation and University Venture Fund Crossroads.
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Experience
- Iron Prairie VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2022 β present
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow Class 25current2020 β present
- University Venture Fund CrossroadsBoard of Directorscurrent2022 β presentKansas City Metropolitan Area
- University Venture Fund CrossroadsManaging Director2019 β 2022Kansas City
- Recast CapitalRecast Accelerate Member - Cohort 22024 β 2025
- CoolwaterMember - Cohort 52022
- Royal Street VenturesVenture Partner2019 β 2022Kansas City, Missouri Area
- Enterprise Center in Johnson CountyManaging Director | Fountain Innovation Fund2018 β 2021Kansas City, Missouri Area
- PortfoliaDirector, Fund Operations and Client Services2015 β 2018
- New Directions Behavioral HealthDirector, Training2014 β 2015Kansas City, Missouri Area
- RelayHealthSenior Project Manager2010 β 2014
- Junior League of Kansas City, MissouriBoard of Directors - Director of Training2010 β 2011
- Junior League of Kansas City, MissiouriBoard of Directors - Director-At-Large, Leadership Education2009 β 2010
- Kauffman FoundationManager, Women's Entrepreneurship2004 β 2007
- Kauffman FoundationManager, Collegiate Initiatives2001 β 2004
- Kauffman FoundationCoordination Specialist, Kauffman Fellows Program1998 β 2001
- Chief Executive NetworkOperations Manager & Meeting/Event Director1995 β 1998
Skills & more
SaaSSAPSalesforce.com4SharePointStrategic Planning30Healthcare11Cross-functional Team Leadership24Program Management40Leadership35Project Management10Entrepreneurship13Business Development3
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Healthcare Information TechnologyHL7Business StrategyHealth Information ExchangeHealthcare Information SystemsMeaningful UsePublic SpeakingTeam BuildingManagementStart-upsLeadership DevelopmentMarketingFrom Maggie's professional profile.
Colleagues at Iron Prairie
Network2
Kevin LockettMentor
Partner at Fulcrum Global Capital
Stephanie SpongMentor
Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Maggie Kenefake?
- Kauffman Fellow with 30 years in entrepreneurship and venture, having built six funds and made 50+ direct investments. Her background spans Portfolia, ECJC's Fountain Innovation Fund, Royal Street Ventures, the Kauffman Foundation and University Venture Fund Crossroads.
- Where does Maggie Kenefake work?
- Maggie Kenefake is Founder & General Partner at Iron Prairie.
- Where did Maggie Kenefake go to school?
- Maggie Kenefake studied at University of Missouri-Kansas City (MBA, Management); The University of Kansas (BA, Psychology).
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Also attended The University of Kansas176
Michelle DuncanDirector, Events at Ibex InvestorsMichelle GarlandPartner & CEO at Soul Search at AlleyCorpSam SilversheinVice President at Alpha PartnersHarry LuoSenior Associate at Reach CapitalJeff StowellManaging Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcScott WilliamsonPortfolio Partner: Product at OSS Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows536
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Also worked at University Venture Fund Crossroads6
Also worked at Royal Street Ventures1
Also worked at Kauffman Foundation25
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