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Beth Kearns
Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Beth Kearns is a seasoned investor and board member based in Los Angeles, with a strong background in digital strategy and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Managing Director at Touchdown Ventures, she has held executive roles at major entertainment companies like 20th Century Fox and has extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development.
Beth's career highlights include her leadership roles at 20th Century Fox, where she served as Executive Vice President of Operations Strategy and Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, showcasing her expertise in corporate entrepreneurship and digital media. Additionally, her current position at Touchdown Ventures allows her to leverage her skills in investments, mergers & acquisitions, and content strategy to support startups in sectors like entertainment, gaming, and consumer health.
Work Experience
Partner
2024 - Current
Provides Venture Capital as a Service to corporations, family offices, and other institutions as part of the Cerity Partners platform
Managing Director at Touchdown Ventures
2019 - 2024
The leading provider of managed corporate venture capital
Lecturer: Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation
2018
Board Member
2020 - 2024
BOOM! Entertainment is a publishing company that focuses on creating comic books and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences.
Raised $12,184,266.00 from Touchdown Ventures.
Executive Vice President, Operations Strategy
2017 - 2019
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
2013 - 2017
Vice President, Digital Strategy
2009 - 2013
Vice President, Digital Media
2008 - 2009
Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Corporate Development
2006 - 2008
Director, Strategy & Business Development
2003 - 2006
Venture Associate
2000 - 2003