Sector Leader Liaison
Mary McCaffrey
Our Team & Leadership
See how our leadership and engaged membership collaborate to fund and support women-led startups
The work of Golden Seeds is accomplished through members who work together to identify, evaluate, and invest through deal teams. Members conduct due diligence, evaluate investment terms, invest in, and support early-stage companies.
Our members are our most important asset. We make every effort to capitalize on their talents and skills.
Golden Seeds Leadership
Golden Seeds is managed by Jo Ann Corkran and Loretta McCarthy, Co-CEOs and Managing Partners.
Sector Groups
Our sector groups unite members with deep industry experience to strengthen due diligence and guide informed investment decisions.
Consumer Products and Applications (B2C)
Carolyn Fikke
Enterprise Services and Technology (B2B)
Deborah Doyle
Health Care
Mitzi Krockover
Petra Meyer
Ana-Maria Visoiu-Knapp
Chapter Leaders
Arizona
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Mara Babin
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Mitzi Krockover
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Kathy Lynn-Cullotta
Chicago
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Susan Abrams
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Angela Allen
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Linda Singh
New Jersey
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Gina Tedesco
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Joan Zief
Atlanta
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Rachel Stuve
Dallas
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Laura Baldwin
New York
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Jo Ann Corkran
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Loretta McCarthy
Boston
- Amber Meriwether
- Moushmi Soleja
Houston
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Samina Farid
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Martha Gurwit
Silicon Valley / San Francisco
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Adriana Diener-Veinott
Nationwide Initiatives
Our nationwide initiatives include the programs and resources available to all entrepreneurs and members. These leaders guide the development and delivery of offerings that span our entire network.
Office Hours/Knowledge Institute
- Rob Delman – Chair of Office Hours; Chair of the Knowledge Institute
Member Engagement
- Mindy Posoff – Co-Chair of the Membership Engagement Program; oversees the Trend Talk Series.
- Barbara Raho – Co-Chair of the Membership Engagement Program
Open Houses
- Anne Friberg - Co-Chair
- Susan King - Co-Chair
- Linda Laskowski - Co-Chair
Golden Seeds Staff
Alana Lyons, Manager of Entrepreneur Relations
Kevin Silver, Investment Operations Specialist
Alison Hart, Director of Finance
Mirella Cicio, Director of Membership & The Knowledge Institute
Harrison Stiles, Manager of Membership & Marketing
Melissa Varela, Administrative Associate
Matias Healy, Senior Analyst
Mollie Rice, Accounting Manager
Susanne Rehner, Silicon Valley Operations Consultant (Not pictured)
Our leaders and members make our impact possible.
Be part of a nationwide community advancing women-led innovation. Whether you're seeking funding or looking to invest, your next step starts here.