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Stacey King

Associate at California Innovation Fund

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Stacey King is a VC specializing in Climate Tech in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in Chemical Process Engineering and experience in fundraising and new venture development. She holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and has worked with various organizations such as California Innovation Fund and Seed Stage Waste-to-Value Climate Startup, providing technology and fundraising advice. Stacey has successfully navigated roles in data analytics at Vanguard, quality engineering at Baker Hughes, and leadership programs at GE, showcasing a diverse skill set in business development and strategic planning. Her current focus on investing in Series A and Seed stage Impact companies in the San Francisco Bay Area highlights her commitment to driving innovation in the Climate Tech sector.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Associate

    2022 - Current

    Vetting Operations •Source deal flow from network, lead due diligence, and standardize vetting team operations Climate •Build strategic investment thesis, establish relationships with co-investors and climate ecosystem, and source climate deal flow Business Development •Expand network and grow brand recognition of fund within the California public university system and diverse VC/startup networks through outreach, programming, and events Support Community •Enhance deal flow quantity and quality by piloting support community that gets high potential startups ready for future Cal Fund investment: prepare founders for fundraising by advising on pitch decks, storytelling, and data rooms; enable startups with business development and go-to-market resources by facilitating introductions, sourcing and curating content, and organizing events

  • Independent Startup Consultant

    2023

    Advise startups on early financial strategy, technology validation, investor relationship management and pitch structure and content

  • Senior Data Analyst, Data & Analytics, Financial Advisor Services

    2021 - 2023

    Enabled sales leadership with data driven insights and recommendations by developing and implementing analytics programs and initiatives

  • MBA Rotational Development Program

    2020 - 2021

    Crafted and delivered strategic leadership recommendations and change management plans informed by data analysis, competitive research and user journey mapping across the institutional, retail, and wholesale businesses

The Vanguard Group is a provider of investment management services.

  • Summer Associate, Consumer Bank Marketing Strategy

    2019 - 2019

    Launched nationwide pilot of new marketing campaign by developing pilot roadmap, success metrics, and marketing content

Commercial Banking serves more than 30,000 clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions and not-for-profit

  • MBA Consultant

    2019 - 2019

    Developed strategic framework for product expansion through competitive analysis and risk assessment

  • Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

    2013 - 2018

    Ensured operational and product excellence by developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and supplier processes

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.

Raised $3,000,000,000.00.

  • Operations Management Leadership Program

    2011 - 2013

    Highly selective two-year rotational program for recent college graduates; completed rotations as Operations Leader, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer

GE Intelligent Platforms is a global provider of software, hardware, services, and embedded computing platforms.

  • Independent traveler

    2010 - 2010

    Backpacked through Spain, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Thailand, and South Africa

  • Engineering Ambassador

    2009 - 2010

    Served as Teacher's Assistant for an introductory engineering class, represented the college during recruiting and information events and assisted in the preparation and implementation of various university events

  • Personal Healthcare Intern

    2009 - 2009

    Developed a recommendations to improve efficiency of laboratory and manufacturing operations.

Noxell Corporation manufactures and markets perfumes, colognes, cosmetic, and toiletry products under CoverGirl brand name.

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