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Stacey King
Associate at California Innovation Fund
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Stacey King is a VC specializing in Climate Tech in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in Chemical Process Engineering and experience in fundraising and new venture development. She holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and has worked with various organizations such as California Innovation Fund and Seed Stage Waste-to-Value Climate Startup, providing technology and fundraising advice.
Stacey has successfully navigated roles in data analytics at Vanguard, quality engineering at Baker Hughes, and leadership programs at GE, showcasing a diverse skill set in business development and strategic planning. Her current focus on investing in Series A and Seed stage Impact companies in the San Francisco Bay Area highlights her commitment to driving innovation in the Climate Tech sector.
Work Experience
Associate
2022 - Current
Vetting Operations •Source deal flow from network, lead due diligence, and standardize vetting team operations Business Development •Expand network and grow brand recognition of fund within the California public university system and diverse VC/startup networks through outreach, programming, and events Support Community •Enhance deal flow quantity and quality by piloting support community that gets high potential startups ready for future Cal Fund investment: prepare founders for fundraising by advising on pitch decks, storytelling, and data rooms; enable startups with business development and go-to-market resources by facilitating introductions, sourcing and curating content, and organizing events
Technology and Fundraising Advisor
2023 - 2024
• Developed capital and operating expense models to scale MVP manufacturing process to production levels by identifying and qualifying facility, equipment, and labor requirements • Identified and built relationships with contacts in cement industry to validate MVP and secure contracts ahead of fundraising round • Supported fundraising strategy through pitch deck and storytelling development, investor research, milestone setting, and funding allocation
Senior Data Analyst, Data & Analytics, Financial Advisor Services
2021 - 2023
Enabled sales leadership with data driven insights and recommendations by developing and implementing analytics programs and initiatives
MBA Rotational Development Program
2020 - 2021
Crafted and delivered strategic leadership recommendations and change management plans informed by data analysis, competitive research and user journey mapping across the institutional, retail, and wholesale businesses
The Vanguard Group is a provider of investment management services.
Summer Associate, Consumer Bank Marketing Strategy
2019 - 2019
Launched pilot of new marketing model in 6 branches nationwide to evaluate scalability and viability of strategy by establishing pilot roadmap, workstreams, and success metrics and creating marketing content
Commercial Banking serves more than 30,000 clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions and not-for-profit
MBA Consultant
2019 - 2019
Developed and launched strategic framework to expand product offerings by performing competitive analysis, building an evaluation model and recommending go-to-market strategies for high potential growth channels
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
2013 - 2018
Ensured operational and product excellence by developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and supplier processes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.
Raised $3,000,000,000.00.
Operations Management Leadership Program
2011 - 2013
Highly selective two-year rotational program for recent college graduates; completed rotations as Operations Leader, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer
GE Intelligent Platforms is a global provider of software, hardware, services, and embedded computing platforms.
Independent traveler
2010 - 2010
Backpacked through Spain, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Thailand, and South Africa
Engineering Ambassador
2009 - 2010
Served as Teacher's Assistant for an introductory engineering class, represented the college during recruiting and information events and assisted in the preparation and implementation of various university events
Personal Healthcare Intern
2009 - 2009
Developed a recommendations to improve efficiency of laboratory and manufacturing operations.
Noxell Corporation manufactures and markets perfumes, colognes, cosmetic, and toiletry products under CoverGirl brand name.
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