Lindsay Karas Stencel

Lindsay Karas Stencel is a Partner in the New Ventures Practice Group at Thompson Hine LLP, where Lindsay specializes in representing venture capital funds, VC investors, and start-up companies throughout their lifecycle. In addition, Lindsay co-chairs the Fund Formation subgroup, providing expertise in various fund structures. As a co-founder of BOLDER Inc., a nonprofit committed to wellness initiatives for startups and small businesses, and W Fund, which focuses on increasing investment in women-led companies, Lindsay demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting entrepreneurship. Lindsay also serves as an Adjunct Professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, teaching courses in client development, venture capital, and deal-making. Previously, Lindsay held leadership roles at Launch NY and NCT Ventures, fostering engagement with emerging companies and guiding investment opportunities. Lindsay holds a Juris Doctor degree and an MBA from The Ohio State University and a degree in Political Science from Canisius University.