Kimberly Vogel
Investor/CEO/Board Member
San Francisco Bay Area
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Min Investment:
$5,000.00Max Investment:
$50,000.00Target Investment:
$25,000.00
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Work Experience
Member of the Board of Advisors
2020
Nominated by the Dean to provide guidance to the School of Public Affairs, championing its mission, and teaching initiatives. Co-chaired the School of Public Affairs' "Change Can’t Wait" fundraising campaign, raising $50 million toward a $500 million goal in the university’s most ambitious and successful fundraising effort to date. Collaborated with the Dean, University President, and esteemed Board Members to develop fundraising strategies and marketing messages that contributed to the campaign’s success.
2015
Founder/ Managing Director
2015
Proactively find early-stage investments with a focus on women-founded companies in healthcare and finance, as well as ventures led by military veterans in the Navy. Direct financial management, company due diligence, and investment decisions across a global portfolio. Oversee and drive the success of investments and exits, including Medina Medical (acquired by Medtronic), Vayu Inc. (acquired by Alpine 4 Tech), and Alydia Health (acquired by Merck). Coach entrepreneurs from early growth stage and company set up, through seed-stage, Series A, B, follow-on investments, and exit.
Co-Founder/CEO/Board Member
2011 - 2015
Led the founding, growth, and successful exit of Medina Medical, a neurovascular device company focused on treating brain aneurysms in adults. Raised ~$20M in capital from a global network of angels, super angels, corporate investors, and family offices—securing a strategic early investment from Covidien Plc that ultimately led to a $175M acquisition by Medtronic. Oversaw all aspects of the business, including product development and design, fundraising,finance, operations, legal, and IP strategy. Achieved CE Mark for European market entry and drove FDA pre-submission efforts in preparation for U.S. commercialization.
2005 - 2014
Co Founder/Managing Director
2005 - 2014
Led portfolio and investment management for high-net-worth (30M+) individuals and families experiencing sudden wealth. Established and managed operations, conducting due diligence on asset management firms, trustees, family law attorneys, estate attorneys, philanthropic groups, and education funds. Provided coaching on financial behavior, guiding clients in organizing their financial lives, monitoring investments, and proactively adjusting portfolios to address market dynamics. Educated families on fiscal management, teaching and showing teens and college students how to establish financial responsibility and lifelong financial habits. Secured private investment opportunities through limited partnerships and angel investments, driving growth and diversification. Collaborated closely with clients to align their financial strategies with long-term objectives, fostering confidence, stability, and peace of mind.
2002 - 2004
Financial Advisor/Portfolio Manager
2002 - 2004
Provided tailored asset management and portfolio selection to affluent clients. Leveraged Series 7 and Series 66 certifications (now expired) to deliver expert portfolio management tailored to each client. Achieved growth by expanding assets under management to $15 million in one year, demonstrating natural market acumen and a strong ability to build relationships.
1999 - 2002
Senior Manager Public Relations/Business Development
1999 - 2002
Served as Google’s first senior public relations and marketing hire, later promoted to a leadership role in business development. Acted as the company’s spokesperson, crafting and launching a grassroots public relations strategy that elevated Google from a nascent brand to a household name. Enhanced the visibility of Google, its co-founders, and the company culture. Secured it first Webby award and launched the public relations rollout of the newly formed AdWords advertising platform. Promoted to business development to build and lead the AdWords teams in the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver, personally driving advertising revenue growth from $5,000 to $6 million. Played an early role in expanding Google’s mission, corporate culture, and brand recognition during its formative years. One of Google’s earlier employees, joining as employee #28.