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We’re Not Meant to Live Like This
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Kat Kennedy
General Partner at Kickstart Fund
Riverton, Utah
Overview
Kat Kennedy is the General Partner at Kickstart Fund, overseeing investments in various sectors such as Enterprise Applications, Social Networks, and E-commerce. With a background in web development and experience at companies like Degreed and Neutron Interactive, Kat has successfully invested in notable startups like Crew and Kiln.
Kat Kennedy's career highlights include serving as President and CXO at Degreed and making strategic investments in companies like Cinch and Pura. Currently, as the General Partner at Kickstart Fund, Kat focuses on investing in early-stage startups across different sectors in Colorado and Utah.
Work Experience
General Partner
2022 - Current
Kickstart is an early-stage VC fund that provides smart capital, a connected community, and expert guidance to companies.
President and CXO
2021 - 2022
Chief Experience Officer
2019 - 2021
Chief Product Officer
2012 - 2019
Degreed is an upskilling platform where individuals and organizations can discover content, build skills, and certify expertise.
Raised $462,741,463.00 from Dragon Capital and Mighty Capital.
Software Developer
2010 - 2012
Front End Web Developer
2009 - 2010
Neutron Interactive, LLC operates as an online media and marketing company in the lead generation industry.
Front End Web Developer
2008 - 2009
Redesigned and developed Healthrider.com, ProFrom.com, WeiderFitness.com, and FreeMotionFitness.com. Worked with the marketing team to establish branding and messaging for the all of the fitness brands owned by ICON.
IFIT is a global subscription technology company that provides interactive personal training.
Raised $580,000,000.00 from Scott Watterson and L Catterton.
Front End Web Developer
2006 - 2008
Developed a passion for the pixel perfect as I worked with design to create and manage multiple properities and advertising campaigns for clients.
Education
Bachelors
2004 - 2008
Investments
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