Kimberly Marshall
Managing Partner at Marshall Diamond
Kimberly Marshall
Managing Partner at Marshall Diamond
Miami Beach, Florida
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2016 - Current
Funding and advising high growth companies, funds, products and teams in enterprise software, transportation & logistics, healthcare, fintech and future of work. Select investments: 645 Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Collab Capital, A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund, Ensemble VC, Acrew DCF, Ingressive Capital, Cake Ventures, Reign Ventures, Aruwa Capital, 100KM Ventures, Virta Health, Cadence Health, Helium Health, Quarrio, Kiira Health, Revry, MentalHappy, LendStreet, Vital Care Industries, Bandit (acquired by Gopuff), Sebiya (now BLCK), VersusGame, Mueshi, ByteChek, Telly.
Advisor
2021
A financial services growth platform for the New Majority and the multi-trillion dollar economy we power. Entrepreneurs, investors, architects and innovators committed to delivering lasting economic opportunities for Black, Indigenous and all people of color.
Founding Board Member
2019
Increasing access to quality company and fund deal flow and providing early stage investing education to create a more inclusive investing landscape.
Launch With GS Advisory Council
2022 - 2023
Provide guidance and feedback on strategy and growth opportunities for Goldman Sachs' $1B Launch With GS investing strategy. Launch With GS strives to narrowing investing gaps while driving strong returns by increasing access to capital and opportunities for diverse entrepreneurs and investors.
Senior Advisor
2019 - 2022
Advising Goldman Sachs on Launch With GS, their $1 billion investment strategy grounded in the data that diverse teams drive strong returns. • Develop Black and Latinx investing strategy encompassing entrepreneurs, funds and ecosystem • Design and execute Goldman’s inaugural Launch With GS Black and Latinx Entrepreneur Cohort • Create the Launch With GS Advisory Council of seasoned corporate executives, entrepreneurs and investors • Provide ongoing investment strategy advising to Launch With GS and strategic support to Launch With GS ecosystem companies and funds
Senior Program Officer, Tech Investments
2017 - 2019
Developed and executed investing strategy for technology startups in higher education, last-mile training / the education-to-employment gap, and new technologies with potentially disruptive higher ed applications. • Funded and managed portfolio of 20+ active investments across edtech, financial solutions and future of work, with strategic thought partnership focused on proof of efficacy, market expansion, market adoption and scale. • Developed and executed early stage investing strategy for higher education, including artificial intelligence / machine learning, predictive analytics, xR, blockchain and innovative business models. • Designed and executed investing strategies for Financial Solutions portfolio to fund technologies and ecosystems along student’s financial journey and Equitable Futures portfolio targeting innovations in future of work.
North America Stakeholder Strategy
2013 - 2016
Spearheaded strategic growth initiatives across product, operations and policy, contributing to Uber’s explosive growth from a start-up luxury service in 19 markets to a revolutionary transportation alternative in over 400 markets in 70 countries. Highlights include designing the first enterprise product concept; evaluating products for and impact on consumers, enterprise and government; leading Uber Miami market pre-launch; and building national and local stakeholder strategy, including negotiating partnerships/cultivating relationships with over 130 external stakeholders. North America Stakehokder Strategy • Designed and executed external stakeholder strategy to ensure business sustainability and drive business growth. • Negotiated 70+ strategic partnerships and cultivated relationships with 130+ organizations and thought leaders. • Evaluated market entry and policy reform in 20+ markets to meet growth targets and accelerate market adoption. • Represented Uber at 100+ national and local speaking engagements and business, advocacy and legislative meetings. • Managed product/policy initiatives and assessed feature impact for accessibility, safety, economic empowerment and transportation equity. • Led internal cross-functional accessibility team, including developing global accessibility strategy, policies and products.
Commercial Products
2012 - 2013
• Created initial enterprise product concept including market research, product requirements, phased feature roll-outs, client support process and product launch strategy. • Developed and championed business case internally, including competitive market analysis, short and long-term projections, aggressive growth objectives and developer collaboration. • Leveraged business and technical savvy to understand real-world problems and explore commercial solutions.
Miami Lead
2012 - 2013
• Built rider and driver supply and developed market entry strategy, laying groundwork for a successful market launch and explosive growth. • Led company’s first pre-market entry legislative attempt, including political engagement, community outreach and organizing, local marketing, social media, events and public relations leading to a viable regulatory framework for a major US market.
Venture Capital / Growth Equity Associate
2012 - 2012
• Built valuation and merger integration models to evaluate investment opportunities and growth potential for emerging digital media platform (Wrapports, formerly Chicago SunTimes) & healthcare platform Merge Healthcare. • Presented potential acquisition targets for investment committee / portfolio company board review.
Venture Capital / 2012 MBA
2010 - 2012
1st Place - Kellogg Venture Capital Investment Competition 1st Place - Entrepreneurship & New Venture Formation Kellogg Shark Tank Reviewer Private Equity Venture Capital Conference Committee Class of 2012 Kellogg Student Association Board Kellogg Buyout Lab Intern Kellogg Venture Lab Intern 3 Ventures: Online retail, high growth dining concept, boutique advertising and product strategy firm
Growth, Finance and Strategy Independent Consultant
2009 - 2012
• Sourced and executed financial modeling, strategy, business development, marketing and fundraising engagements for ventures in the food and wine industry. • Restaurant Expansion Fundraising: Managed fundraising process for local restaurant expansion, including creating investor presentation and term sheets and building financial model, returns analysis and distribution schedule. • Vintner and Wine Bar Growth Strategy: Developed and executed projects for revenue growth, cost savings and brand development. Formulated and launched marketing, competitive and operational efficiency initiatives. • Cupcake Boutique Expansion: Created financial model, business plan and investor presentations to raise capital for entry into new geographic market. Advised owner on all financial, strategic and investor matters.
Venture Capital Summer Associate
2011 - 2011
• Evaluated investment opportunities, including company valuation (DCF, VC method, market comps, comparable transactions, company diligence and industry analysis to generate invest or pass rationales for 20+ clean energy, sustainable food, health and wellness and education technology companies. • Contributed to deal execution, valuation analysis, term sheet preparation and diligence for three target companies. • Crafted comprehensive energy storage report to enhance evaluation of energy storage opportunities for automotive, consumer technology, smart grid and military applications.