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Kenneth Chenault
Chairman and Managing Director, General Catalyst
United States
Overview
Kenneth Chenault is the Chairman and Managing Director at General Catalyst, where he oversees investments in a variety of sectors including Payments, Education, and FinTech. With an impressive career that includes serving on the boards of companies like Berkshire Hathaway and Airbnb, Chenault has made significant contributions to the business world through his strategic leadership and investment decisions.
Work Experience
Chairman of the Board
2024 - Current
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership.
Raised $563,300,000.00 from Vanderbilt University, University of Illinois Foundation, Teachers’ Venture Growth, Camber Creek, Prosus Ventures, General Catalyst, Eldridge Industries and Left Lane Capital.
Chairman and Managing Director
2018
General Catalyst partners with ambitious founders to drive resilience and applied AI from seed to growth.
Board Member
2020
Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate holding company.
Raised $1,271,510,000.00 from Gregory E. Abel and Pershing Square Capital Management.
Board Member
2014
Board Member
2018
Lake Swan Properties is a holiday home rental company.
Board Member
2007
Chairman, Advisory Council (since 2017)
Board Member
2019
The NCAA is a member-led organization to regulate the rules of college sport and protect young athletes.
Board Member
2019
Board Member
2019
Chief is a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.
Raised $140,000,000.00 from BoxGroup, General Catalyst, Notable Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Inspired Capital Partners, Flybridge and CapitalG.
Member of the Board
2010