Kelly Moran
Strategic Consultant | Venture Scout | Director of Partnerships | Web3, AI, Deep Tech, SaaS
- Role
- Venture Scout at LvlUp Ventures
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kelly Moran
I am a strategic investment and operational leader with extensive experience sourcing high-potential deals, conducting rigorous due diligence, and guiding growth-stage companies toward sustained success. By blending investor insights with hands-on operational expertise, I focus on aligning strategic vision with practical execution across deal origination, financial modeling, valuation, and strategic acquisitions.Driven by a passion for advancing disruptive technologies, I prioritize identifying and supporting visionary founders by ensuring their companies are well-funded and strategically positioned to scale. Operationally, my experience includes leading product strategy, managing accelerator programs, securing synergistic industry partnerships, and serving as fractional COO to optimize growth and operational efficiency.My leadership journey began as a military officer overseeing complex technology acquisition programs, instilling discipline and strategic rigor that continue to inform my approach today. By integrating investor and operator perspectives, I aim to drive meaningful growth, impactful innovation, and sustainable value creation.
Experience
Venture Scout
Dec 2023 — Present
As a Venture Scout at LvlUp, I actively source and identify promising early-stage startups with exceptional founding teams and proven market validation. Leveraging a relationship-driven, community-centric approach, I collaborate closely with fellow scouts and LvlUp Partners to evaluate investment opportunities, providing strategic insights and deal-flow recommendations. This role enhances my expertise in early-stage investing, deal sourcing, due diligence, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.
Education
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Electrical Engineering, Semester Study Abroad
University of Southern California
Electrical Engineering
Skills
- Html
- Solidworks
- Xilinx
- Communication
- C++
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Eagle Pcb
- Matlab
- Python
- Leadership
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