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Koleman Karleski

Private Investor and Entrepreneur

Louisville, Kentucky

Overview 

Koleman Karleski is a seasoned private investor and entrepreneur based in Louisville, Kentucky, known for his leadership in founding and chairing various successful ventures, including Cork Leadership and the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. With a background in private equity and venture capital, Koleman has held key roles at organizations like Chrysalis Ventures and currently serves as Executive Chairman at Cork Leadership, showcasing his expertise in leadership development and corporate strategy.

Work Experience 

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Cork Leadership

  • Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

    2014 - Current

    Cork provides turnkey leadership development facilitation, training and executive coaching to an exceptional group of Fortune 500 and private equity backed companies, non profits, governments, and individuals. Learn more at www.corkleadership.com.

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Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)

  • Founding Chairman

    2013

    GSE & Collegiate Pitch immerse high school and college students in all things entrepreneurship, and offers opportunities for nearly $5 million in annual scholarships. GSE alums have started over 70 businesses. Learn more at kentuckygse.com.

Louisville Regional Airlift Development, Inc.

  • Co-Founder & Chairman

    2016 - 2023

    Louisville Regional Airlift Development, Inc. (LRAD) is a public-private partnership formed by business and civic leaders to improve passenger air service at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. LRAD celebrates new nonstop flights to/from LAX, BOS and SFO.

U.S. Fastpitch Open

  • Principal Owner & Founder

    2016 - 2023

    U.S. Fastpitch Open produces fastpitch softball tournaments for young female athletes throughout the Midwest and Southeast, culminating in an annual World Series.

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Chrysalis Ventures

  • Managing Partner/Partner/Associate

    1997 - 2016

Chrysalis Ventures is a source of equity capital for young growth companies in the under-ventured Midwest and South.

chrysalisventures.com

EY - Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Judge

    2014 - 2016

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Trapelo

  • Chairman of the Board

    2011 - 2016

    f/k/a Intervention Insights

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Foundation Radiology Group

  • Chairman of the Board

    2009 - 2016

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Lucina Health

  • Chairman of the Board

    2009 - 2016

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GoNoodle

  • Chairman of the Board

    2005 - 2016

GoNoodle gets kids moving to be their smartest, strongest, bravest, silliest, bestest selves.

Raised $10,900,000.00 from Campbell Soup Company.

gonoodle.com

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