Krista Covey

Krista Covey is an accomplished leader and innovator in the field of entrepreneurship and economic development, currently serving as the Founding Advisory Board Member at Carry Venture Capital since April 2024 and as CEO/President of First Flight Venture Center and its Hangar6 program since May 2020. With a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in North Carolina, Covey brings extensive experience from various roles including Managing Partner at Edison Max, Past Chair and Executive Board Member of InBIA, and Director of the SmartStart Business Incubator in Pasco County. Covey has held leadership positions in organizations focused on economic development and entrepreneurship, such as the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and VelocityTX, and possesses a robust academic background with an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Saint Leo University.