Cat Knoerr

Cat Knoerr is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Development Manager at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, since February 2024, where growth is supported for various companies including Arkose Labs and Zenity. Additionally, Cat holds the position of Board Observer at Space and Time, and previously worked as VP, Head of Business Operations & Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Candy Digital from April 2022 to January 2024. Cat's role at Candy Digital involved direct interaction with a prominent board comprising notable figures such as Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. Prior to these roles, Cat gained significant experience at Accenture from September 2014 to August 2020, focusing on strategy and consulting. Cat holds an MBA and M.S. in Design Innovation from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and German from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.