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Karin O'Connor has over 25 years of experience as an active investor in early-growth-stage companies. Currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, she leads the school's growth-stage entrepreneurship initiative and teaches the Growth Strategy Practicum course. O'Connor developed and launched the experiential Strategy Management Practicum for the new Master's in Management program. Additionally, she is a Venture Partner at Serra Ventures, focused on early-stage venture capital in the Chicago market. O'Connor has invested in several notable firms and served as a managing director for Hyde Park Angels, where she played a vital role in investing in companies such as FeeFighters and Moxie Jean. She holds a BA in Finance from the University of Illinois, graduating magna cum laude and elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management where she was recognized as an F.C. Austin Scholar and elected to Beta Gamma Sigma. O'Connor also holds a CFA charter, earned in 2007.
Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL
Teaching Growth Strategy Practicum and leading the growth-stage entrepreneurship initiative.
Serra Ventures • Champaign, IL
Leading activities in the Chicago market, focusing on early-stage investments.
Hyde Park Angels • Chicago, IL
Oversaw investments in 15 companies and served on multiple boards.
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