Katie Bales
Strategy l Investor Relations l Fundraising
- Role
- VP, Investor Relations at Polyvascular
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Bales
Dynamic and agile Leader in Investor Relations and Nonprofit Innovation, experienced in driving funding strategies, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth across corporations, 501(c)(3) foundations, and private ventures.* Founder of EverPulse Foundation and a parent advocate, leveraging lived experience to champion pediatric medical device innovation and equitable access to life-saving care for children with congenital heart disease.* Trusted Advisor and Panel Expert recognized for visionary strategy, health equity initiatives, and successful fundraising through venture investment, philanthropy, and grant development.Areas of Expertise:• Strategic Planning, Advising, & Growth• Non-Profit & For-Profit Fundraising• Healthcare Innovation & Equity• Budget Development & Financial Oversight• Data Analysis & Impact Reporting• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Experience
VP, Investor Relations
Jan 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US
As an Investor Relations Executive, plays an instrumental role in aiding a small start-up business in the development of the 1st-ever pediatric transcatheter heart valve. Focuses on fundraising, investor management, relationship development, and marketing materials.• Demonstrate exceptional strategic planning and growth leadership, partnering with C-Suite Executives and Stakeholders to expand knowledge of business operations, grant funding, and FDA medical device approval processes.• Successfully manage fundraising and investor relationships and demonstrate financial acumen.• Propelled growth by helping to raise seed round funding of $1.75M.• Experience moving a new medical device through all project phases, including design, preparing clinical trials and for the FDA approval process, with plans to be involved in the go-to-market strategy.
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - MS, Geophysics
2014 — 2016
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geology
2009 — 2013
Purdue University
Master of Science - MS, Learning Design and Technology
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