J'Qui Audena

J'Qui Audena is an experienced investor and venture partner at Connetic Ventures since March 2023, where warm introductions are facilitated to a robot analyst named Wendal. As an instructional coach at the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs since June 2023, J'Qui aids Kentucky teens in understanding entrepreneurship through a comprehensive accelerator program. Additional experiences include participation in the Turn Pro program with Management Leadership for Tomorrow and a role as a business development strategist at Xenia Insights earlier in 2023. J'Qui also served as a project leader during the development of a startup idea at the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Previous positions include summer analyst at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, career prep and success fellow at SEO, and various management roles in the hospitality industry with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International. Education was pursued at the University of Kentucky and The University of Kansas, as well as completion of secondary education at Lawrence High School.