As a natural-born connector and self-proclaimed extrovert, Whitnie has 20 years of experience in networking and informal professional development. She’s dedicated her career to forging meaningful relationships and building thriving communities.

For the past 10 years at First Round, she has coached executives and emerging leaders, providing trusted counsel to founders as they work through their toughest challenges. She’s also developed specialized programs to create connections between early-stage builders, such as First Round’s mentorship program, which has facilitated over 3,000 mentorship pairs. With experience in talent acquisition at Bloom Energy and SPMB, as well as a stint teaching 8th-grade science with Teach for America, Whitnie brings a unique perspective to professional development.

Drawing on years of experience leading engaging forums and retreats focused on deep, peer-to-peer problem-solving, she is a dynamic facilitator who will not let her Maven students fall asleep or leave without tactical insights.

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