Clasp
Kate Ballinger is a Principal at Kalos Ventures and Firework Ventures, holding these roles since May 2024 and May 2020, respectively. Additionally, Kate serves as a Board Observer for several organizations, including Inclusively, Mirza, Tilt, Stride Funding, and TRANSFR Inc. Kate's previous experience includes positions as a Senior Associate and Venture Fellow at Firework Ventures, along with a position as a Board Observer for Learn In from July 2021 to June 2022. Kate's educational background includes an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management (2019-2021) and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with minors in Chinese and Mathematics from Georgetown University (2012-2016). Prior to this, Kate worked at the Boston Consulting Group as a Consultant and Associate from September 2016 to August 2019.
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Clasp
🚀 Company Overview 🚀 Clasp (formerly Stride Funding) is a venture-based, mission-driven fintech headquartered in Boston, MA. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent in hard-to-hire fields—while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) 👋 Who We Are 👋 A Forbes Fintech 50 and SHRM-backed company, Clasp is driven by impact. By enabling employers to invest in future talent where it matters most—easing overwhelming student debt—our platform creates lasting bonds between employers and employees. We believe that when employers have a stake in the cost of education, we can create a more sustainable, equitable, and skilled workforce. We strive to be: 🟣 Outcomes driven 🟣 Student centric 🟣 Data inspired 🟣 Team oriented 🟣 Committed to doing the right thing