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Jo Ann Corkran

Co-Chief Executive Officer at Golden Seeds

New York, New York

Overview 

Jo Ann Corkran is currently the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Golden Seeds, where she has made significant investments in companies like EliseAI and FORTË. With a background in asset management and private equity, she has held leadership roles at UCM Partners, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley, showcasing a strong track record in business development and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Chief Executive Officer

    2021 - Current

Golden Seeds is a seed-stage investment firm that focuses on women entrepreneurs.

  • General Partner

    2019

Early stage venture fund focused on enterprise SaaS, digital health, and HW/SW enabled tech solutions

  • CIO

    2005 - 2009

  • Managing Director

    1997 - 2005

    Served as Managing Director at Credit Suisse Asset Management

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

  • Principal

    1995 - 1997

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Vice President

    1993 - 1995

  • Managing Director

    1984 - 1993

First Boston Corporation was a New York-based, bulge-bracket, investment bank, founded in 1932 and acquired by Credit Suisse in 1990.

  • Consulting Actuary

    1979 - 1984

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