Kelly Carlquist

Vice President at Sandbox Industries

Chicago, Illinois

Overview

Kelly Carlquist is a Vice President at Sandbox Industries in Chicago, with a background in venture capital and experience at top firms like Adams Street Partners and Goldman Sachs. She holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from Northwestern University, specializing in investing in digital health and health IT sectors at various stages of growth. Kelly's career highlights include her role as Vice President at Sandbox Industries, where she focuses on investing in Series B, Series A, and Seed stage companies in the healthcare industry, particularly in the Midwest region. Her educational background from prestigious institutions like The University of Chicago and Northwestern University further enhances her expertise in venture capital and investment strategies.

Work Experience

Sandbox Industries

Vice President
2021 - Current
The Blue Venture Fund is a unique collaboration among Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and Sandbox, to which thirty-five BCBS companies have committed approximately $900 million across four funds. The Blue Venture Fund invests in promising emerging companies of strategic relevance to Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield companies and provides the portfolio with access to BCBS companies to deploy innovation at scale. Sandbox is an independent company that provides healthcare-related investment management exclusively for the Blue Venture Fund.
Associate
2020 - 2021

Sandbox bridges the gap between startups and corporations in three ways: strategic venture funds, accelerators, and consulting services.

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