Karen Kerr

Karen holds a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago and an AB in chemistry from Bryn Mawr College, where she currently serves as Trustee.

Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on industrial technology.  Most recently, she was Executive Managing Director at GE Ventures, where she launched the advanced manufacturing and enterprise software practice.  Karen was previously a Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners and started her career as a Sr. Associate and Kauffman Fellow at Patricof & Co.  She earned a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Chicago and an AB in Chemistry from Bryn Mawr College.  Karen is a member of the Charter Class of Kauffman Fellows.

Karen is a member of the Charter Class of Kauffman Fellows, and served her fellowship with mentor Keith Crandell at ARCH Venture Partners in Chicago. She is a mentor to Kamal Vasagiri (Class 24) and previously mentored Lisa Coca (Class 21). Karen also sits on the Kauffman Fellows board of directors.