Willa Townsend is an experienced professional in the consumer goods and venture capital sectors, currently serving as a Portfolio Impact specialist at Thrive Capital since May 2024. Previously, Willa worked as a Strategy Consultant at Crosby Street Consulting, focusing on early and growth-stage companies to enhance retail presence and operational efficiency. Additional roles include Venture Partnerships at Vertice, Lead Investment Associate at Duke Capital Partners, and MBA internships at TikTok and Barrel Ventures. A former Director of Business Development at Banza, Willa also held managerial positions at SmartyPants Vitamins and AwesomenessTV. Willa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Neuroscience and an MBA from Duke University. Clients include Deux Foods, Magic Spoon, Ruby Hibiscus Water, and The New Savant.