Elyse Kent

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Partner

DA Ventures

Apr 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)

We invest in early-stage founders in our backyard (Colorado) & beyond. Pre-seed / seed. Our focus includes: data infrastructure, deep tech, fintech, enterprise & b2b SaaS, & travel & hospitality solutions. LinkedIn is not the USPS. Please provide the context if you're reaching out! If you're seeking early stage funding use the form on our site to submit (Yes, we check it.) --> https://daventures.vc/raise-capital/

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Head of Platform / Investor

Access Venture Partners

Aug 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 6 months)

We are a Colorado-based VC firm funding fiercely passionate founders leading visionary, early-stage technology companies. What I do: I support our portfolio companies operationally & find innovative founders to invest in.

Co-Founder

Paired

Apr 2020 - Current (6 years 3 months)

Kick boring to the curb! Join Paired: the only place to build quality connections with a curated network of Colorado's startup founders, investors & talent. Bad ass people & events. -> https://www.paired.co/apply-to-join <----

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Chief Problem Solver

Gravity Haus Inc

May 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)

With a blank slate and only rough visionary framework, I oversaw the development of the entire membership and hotel concept within a 6 month timeframe. This included brand development, establishing technology systems and data logic, marketing automation, pricing and business operations. Highlights: First hire - operations / marketing / product Developed and executed all digital entities and go-to-market strategies for all Gravity Haus brands, including websites, digital presence and marketing strategy. Built convoluted marketing and technology logic to manage and differentiate journey between various customer personas. Executed tactical demand-generation and growth strategies to build lead (0 to 20,000) and member base (0-200) in 3 months

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GTM Strategist & Partnerships, Digital Enterprise & Financial Services

Cloud Elements

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)

CE was acquired by UIPath./ My purview was to build out a new vertical to expand the TAM for the CE API integration platform. This included the initial discovery of product market fit - which spanned in-the-field market research and studying international trends. From there, I led the execution of lead development, marketing angle and was involved in all day-to-day activities from top-of-funnel to solidified customer acquisition. Overall responsible for vertical growth.

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Market Development

Cloud Elements

Oct 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Working with large technology platforms, fintechs & financial services to develop and establish interconnected ecosystems.

Market Operations

Builtin

Jul 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 4 months)

As the first non-founding hire for the tech network, my role entailed GTM strategy, market growth and expansion. Read: a hustler! This learn-and-conquer environment gave me the opportunity to develop the various skills that are essential to cultivate a successful business based on an emerging concept. We were building a startup ecosystem seeped in employer branding on the cusp of market readiness. As we expanded, I focused on market operations and concentrated on fueling our growth through partnerships and marketing. During this time, I developed an understanding of technology & employment trends and successful startup/ community execution patterns. Highlights: - Cultivated Colorado & Austin markets to 14,000+ members - Led successful new

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Special Events Operations & Marketing Lead - Contractor

Downtown Denver Partnership

Mar 2013 - Aug 2013 (6 months)

Created and implemented marketing plan to increase event participation and attendance for entire event roster for Downtown Denver, one of the largest private, economic development organizations in Colorado and producer of Denver Startup Week. Managed and oversaw digital content, which included managing website and social media promotion for city-wide events. Managed marketing, promotional, and logistical efforts, highlights: Managed and led digital content and copy for promotional materials, web presence, and social networking efforts Managed and developed all partnership relations, community business partners and participating parties Managed logistical support for special inclusions and all festival-related events

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Special Exhibitions Assistant - Contractor

Denver Art Museum

Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 (6 months)

Assisted in research, planning and day-to-day operations of Museum in a highly-trafficked activity zone that accompanied high profile temporary exhibition. Launched innovative additions to make space more interactive and engaging Assisted in studio management and customer relations.

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Educational Programmer - Contractor

Mizel Museum

Aug 2011 - May 2012 (10 months)

Developed educational programming for the Museum's permanent exhibition as well as collaborated in the development of new school education programming with NEA grant (Stories Matter). Facilitated Stories Matter educational programming in Denver-area public schools, which entailed working in classroom and ended with instituting permanent art exhibition in schools. Assisted in Museum program planning and execution, ranging from on-site tours to off-site programming. Assisted in research and day-to-day operations of Museum. Planned and executed an interchangeable, permanent photography exhibition to showcase museum events and activities.

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Special Event Intern

Madden Museum

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 (5 months)

Participated in the juried selection of artwork to be presented and sold for charity event gala exhibition. Assisted in marketing and public outreach efforts, including web-based resources for the exhibition. Assisted in exhibition design and installation, as well as sales of exhibited fine artwork. Developed docent tour & programming for the exhibition.

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