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Michaela Balderston

Chief Communications Officer at Lead Edge Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Michaela Balderston is a Chief Communications Officer based in New York, with a strong background in politics, media relations, and public affairs. She has held leadership roles at notable organizations such as Lead Edge Capital and Tusk Venture Partners, showcasing expertise in strategic communications and international relations. Balderston's career highlights include serving as a Partner at Tusk Venture Partners and leading communications efforts at Lead Edge Capital, demonstrating her proficiency in managing complex communications strategies and campaigns across various sectors.

Work Experience 

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Lead Edge Capital

  • Chief Communications Officer

    2024 - Current

  • Head of Communications & Marketing

    2023 - 2024

    Head of Marketing of Communications

Lead Edge Capital is a $5B growth equity firm investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled services businesses globally.

leadedge.com
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Juxtapose

  • Advisor

    2018

Juxtapose partners with entrepreneurs building category-defining technology companies.

juxtapose.com
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Tusk Venture Partners

  • Partner

    2022 - 2023

  • Chief Communications Officer

    2021 - 2022

  • Head Of Communications + Platform

    2019 - 2021

    Led communications at Tusk Venture Partners, the first venture capital firm focused on investing in startups operating in highly regulated industries. I was a founding member of the team and led the team focused on helping portfolio companies execute against regulatory risks by providing regulatory, political and communications support. My role was to work with our portfolio companies across a variety of industries – telehealth, fintech, transportation, cannabis, insurtech, gaming – not just to build brand awareness, but to aggressively use earned media to reach specific regulatory outcomes.

  • Senior Vice President of Communications

    2016 - 2019

Tusk Venture Partners invests in early-stage technology startups operating in highly-regulated markets.

tusk.vc
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Nestlé

  • Corporate Communications Manager

    2015 - 2016

    Managed the company's U.S. communications strategy, including media relations, public affairs, corporate digital and content, executive communications and issues and crisis communications.

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The ONE Campaign

  • Strategic Communications Manager

    2013 - 2015

    Reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer and was responsible for orchestrating global communications strategies for the organization's largest international advocacy campaigns, including message and creative development, media distribution and strategic partnerships.

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Burson-Marsteller

  • Project Manager

    2012 - 2013

    Developed and implemented grassroots communication programs for a number of the company’s largest clients, including Fortune 100 companies, trade groups and government agencies. Provided strategic media analysis and feedback to clients during times of crisis on the company’s rapid response team.

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National Democratic Institute (NDI)

  • Project Assistant

    2011 - 2011

    Worked as a Project Assistant for Middle East and North Africa providing support to the Gulf Region Team throughout the Arab Spring.

Hillary Clinton for President

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    2008 - 2008

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