Mission Edge
Ken Davenport has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Ken is the Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer of Mission Edge, a social enterprise that helps social entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Ken has also served as a Coach at The Honor Foundation, providing guidance and support.
Ken Davenport has worked as a Senior Trainer in the Boots to Business program at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, where they provided military members and spouses with training in business ownership and entrepreneurship. Additionally, they have been an Instructor at FourBlock Career Readiness Program, offering guidance and instruction to veterans in the San Diego cohort.
In terms of board positions, Ken Davenport has served as the Vice Chair of the Balboa Park Committee at the City of San Diego and as a Member of the Board of Directors for PerformanceG2, Inc., Travis Manion Foundation, and ElderHelp of San Diego. Ken was also an Entrepreneur in Residence at CONNECT.
Furthermore, Ken Davenport is a Co-founder of MyMedicalForum, a platform that provides genomic reporting for women with ovarian cancer, and they have been involved in its development and implementation.
Overall, Ken Davenport's work experience showcases their commitment to social entrepreneurship, veterans' assistance, and board leadership in various organizations.
Ken Davenport completed their Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from UC San Diego from 1981 to 1985. Ken then pursued a Master's Degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1986 to 1987. Following that, they obtained another Master's Degree, this time in International Management, from UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) from 1987 to 1990.
Mission Edge
We believe social change happens at the edge of progress, by those willing to do more and settle less. Mission-driven organizations dedicate every resource to making change happen. Whether for-profit or non profit, they need to be sustainable and scalable in order to create substantial change. In order to support that change, we’ve learned there are four ways of increasing impact capacity: Great Model - SAIL, Compass, Fiscal Sponsorship Good Numbers - Accounting, CFO Services Great People - HR Support, Org Development, Executive Search, CSR programs Access to Capital - Seed The Future Impact Fund, Funder Connections, Grant Writing Support Through these four ways, we help mission-driven organizations leading social change build capacity for impact, creating substantial, sustainable, scalable change. It’s what we do every day.