Kate Gilchrist

Kate Gilchrist is a seasoned leader specializing in venture capital, global expansion strategy, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a board member and director at Alto Innovations, they guide high-stakes licensing deals, including a multi-jurisdictional agreement with Porsche. As the founder of Besto Pet, Kate scaled the company to a $10 million valuation within one year before exiting through an asset-based sale. With experience as a strategy director at Shadowboxer, Kate has contributed significantly to securing approximately $40 million in venture capital for over 100 early-stage startups. They have also engaged in academia as a guest lecturer at Monash University's Masters of Entrepreneurship program.