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Michaela Balderston

Chief Communications Officer at Lead Edge Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Michaela Balderston is a Chief Communications Officer based in New York, with a strong background in politics, media relations, and public affairs. She has held leadership roles at notable organizations such as Lead Edge Capital and Tusk Venture Partners, showcasing expertise in strategic communications and international relations. Balderston's career highlights include serving as a Partner at Tusk Venture Partners and leading communications efforts at Lead Edge Capital, demonstrating her proficiency in managing complex communications strategies and campaigns across various sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Chief Communications Officer

    2024 - Current

  • Head of Communications & Marketing

    2023 - 2024

Lead Edge Capital is a $5B growth equity firm investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled services businesses globally.

  • Member

    2023

Mixing Board offers mentorship and helps with building teams to organizations looking for smart advice.

  • Advisor

    2018

Juxtapose partners with entrepreneurs building category-defining technology companies.

  • Partner

    2022 - 2023

  • Chief Communications Officer

    2021 - 2022

  • Head Of Communications + Platform

    2019 - 2021

    • Provided regulatory, political, and communications support to portfolio companies designed to achieve specific regulatory outcomes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build brand awareness and utilize earned media effectively.

  • Senior Vice President of Communications

    2016 - 2019

Tusk Venture Partners invests in early-stage technology startups operating in highly-regulated markets.

  • Corporate Communications Manager

    2015 - 2016

    Managed the company's U.S. communications strategy, including media relations, public affairs, corporate digital and content, executive communications and issues and crisis communications.

  • Strategic Communications Manager

    2013 - 2015

  • Project Manager

    2012 - 2013

Burson-Marsteller, a global communications firm, offers PR and advertising services to multinational corporations and government agencies.

  • Project Assistant

    2011 - 2011

NDI is a non-profit organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide.

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