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.
Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake
πΊπΈ Back from DC + Fed Supernova. Clear takeaway: β Culture is the barrier. β Infrastructure is the bottleneck. β Partnerships evolving. β Without demand signals, nothing scales. Dual-use innovation isnβt optional β itβs a matter of national security. π· #DualUse https://t.co/FOW09R4kR9


Sep 29, 2025
Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake
At @reindsummit, the message across sectors (#manufacturing, #defense, #logistics, #energy, #infrastructure) was clear: Industrial capacity is not just economic infrastructure, itβs geopolitical leverage. Grateful to be in the room & proud @ironprairievc is part of the rebuild. https://t.co/1t9sKa7eXs



Jul 21, 2025 Β· β₯ 1
Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake
Wrapped up travel this quarter with @industrybloc Demo Day plus insightful sessions & networking during #NYTechWeek by @a16z. Feeling fortunate to be building relationships w/ industry leaders, passionate investors & innovative founders on this exciting #industrialtech journey! https://t.co/yLLoUaatGj




Jun 23, 2025 Β· β₯ 6 Β· β 1
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
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas CityMBA, Management2002 β 2004
- The University of KansasBA, Psychology1991 β 1995
Skills & more
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Healthcare Information TechnologyHL7Business StrategyHealth Information ExchangeHealthcare Information SystemsMeaningful UsePublic SpeakingTeam BuildingManagementStart-upsLeadership DevelopmentMarketingFrom Maggie's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Missouri-Kansas City4
Also attended The University of Kansas48
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows360
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Also worked at University Venture Fund Crossroads3
Also worked at Royal Street Ventures1
Also worked at Kauffman Foundation17
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