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Kathleen Forte is an experienced professional in investor relations and business development, currently serving as an IR Partner at Sequoia Capital since July 2022. Prior to this role, Kathleen held the position of Partner in Business Development at Lightspeed Venture Partners from January 2019 to July 2022, focusing on disruptive innovations in various sectors. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of Business Development and Investor Relations at SVB Financial Group from October 2014 to December 2018, where Kathleen managed venture funds. Previous roles encompass managerial responsibilities in investor relations and marketing at ADM Capital and investor relations, marketing, and fundraising at Clearwater Capital Partners. Kathleen began a career in product development as an Associate Product Manager at Aeropostale. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Rutgers University.