Dominique Whittaker
Portfolio Development at M12 | TPM | Comms | Technologist | Community Builder | Photographer
- Role
- Sr Portfolio Development Manager at M12, Microsoft\'s Venture Fund
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dominique Whittaker
I\'m passionate about technology for its limitless potential for positive global impact. I empower business leaders, creatives, and nonprofit organizations build meaningful connections, craft impactful stories, and foster inclusive cultures. Through strategic planning and execution, community building, and thought leadership, I drive sustainable growth and create lasting social and business impact. At M12 - Microsoft\'s Venture Fund, my role as Sr. Portfolio Development Manager centers on fostering strategic partnerships and propelling business development, with a keen focus on Developer Tools and Open Source Software. With over a year and a half at M12, I\'ve been instrumental in devising the M12 GitHub Fund portfolio support strategy, which has significantly strengthened our collaboration within GitHub and bolstered our portfolio companies\' growth trajectories. My expertise extends to nurturing our portfolio companies by advising business strategy initiatives and crafting internal programs that underpin joint success with Microsoft. This, coupled with my freelance photography and technical program management experience, has honed my ability to communicate complex technical narratives effectively, creatively, and drive multi-faceted project outcomes.
Experience
Sr Portfolio Development Manager
M12, Microsoft\'s Venture Fund
Jan 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US
M12 is Microsoft\'s Corporate Venture Capital Fund, focused on early-stage investments spanning Autonomous Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Healthcare, Web3/Metaverse/Gaming.* Responsible for driving strategic partnerships and business development for portfolio companies, specifically around Cloud Infrastructure and Developer Tools.* Building out the M12 GitHub Fund portfolio development engagement strategy and creating stronger relationships and network within GitHub.* Working closely with portfolio companies to identify, develop, and execute on business strategy initiatives and programs focused on joint success for Microsoft and portfolio companies.
Education
SUNY Oneonta
Digital Photography
2007
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Nonprofit Management
2012 — 2015
Hartwick College
Dual Bachelors, Photojournalism, Philosophy + Political Science
2006 — 2010
Yellowbrick
NYU Modern Journalism Certificate, Journalism
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