Our Team

Founding Partners

The Case Foundation

Founding Partner

The Case Foundation, created by Steve and Jean Case in 1997, invests in people and ideas that can change the world with the ultimate goal of making giving back a part of...

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The Kauffman Foundation

Partner

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private nonpartisan foundation that works to harness the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to grow economies and improve...

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Our Team

Scott Case

CEO of the Startup America Partnership

Timothy "Scott" Case (not related to Steve Case) is a technologist, entrepreneur and inventor and was founding CTO of Priceline, the "Name Your Own Price"...

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Kathleen Warner

Chief Operating Officer

Kathleen Warner serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Startup America Partnership and is responsible for business operations and management of resources...

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Chris Roche

Director of Communications

As Director of Communications, Chris Roche helps tell the story of the Partnership and the incredible entrepreneurs that are driving the nation’s economy....

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Danielle Forsythe

Director of Startup Engagement

Danielle Forsythe is the Director of Startup Engagement.  She works directly with the  Startup America Partnership’s web and platform development and product...

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Derek Holt

Managing Director, National Partnerships

Derek Holt serves as Managing Director of National Partnerships and is responsible for establishing and managing all national partner relationships. With a...

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Donna Harris

Managing Director, Startup Regions

  Donna Harris is Managing Director of Startup Regions. Having founded or been on the senior leadership team of four separate companies, Donna is working with...

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Erika Batey

Community Evangelist

Erika Batey is the Community Evangelist for the Startup America Partnership and she currently heads up the Social Media team. Erika consistently helps to give...

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Mary Simonds

Executive Assistant

As the Executive Assistant, Mary Simonds provides administrative support and assistance to CEO Scott Case.  She manages and maintains schedules, appointments,...

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Matt French

National Partnerships Account Manager

Matt French serves as the National Partnerships Account Manager and is responsible for implementing, executing, and managing all national partner relationships...

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Stephanie Vidikan

As Account Manager for the Startup Regions, Stephanie is focused on supporting the Startup America Regions in a multitude of ways to help build strong...

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Bianca St. Louis

Bianca is a member of the communications team at the Startup America Partnership. Bianca is a Senior at Howard University where she is pursuing a BBA in...

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