Kristin McDonnell

Kristin McDonnell is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment professional based in Silicon Valley, currently serving as the Managing Partner and Founder of Menlo Group since September 2010. Under Kristin's leadership, Menlo Group collaborates with major venture capital firms to co-invest in leading tech companies. Kristin is also a Registered Representative at Emerson Equity LLC and holds significant roles at Northwestern University, including Board of Trustees and President-Elect of the Northwestern Alumni Association. Previously, Kristin founded m33 Partners, providing management consulting services and advising a diverse array of clients, and co-founded LimeLife, Inc., a successful mobile and web media company targeting the female lifestyle market. Kristin's earlier career includes executive positions at Xfire and HearMe/Mpath, contributing to the growth of early Internet services. Kristin holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Computer Science from Northwestern University.