Kelly Hoey

Networking expert, Kelly Hoey is the author of the book “Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World” (Tarcher Perigee/Penguin Random House). She’s working on her second book which focuses on the unique networks women need for career success. An advisor and facilitator sought out for her networking insights, Kelly has been lauded from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship”) to Business Insider (“1 of the 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter”) and Inc. (1 of “10 Most Well-Connected People in New York City's Startup Scene”).

Building and tapping into networks, explains how Kelly transformed her career from corporate lawyer to president of a global business network for executive women to founding a startup accelerator to writing a book, and becoming a sought-out speaker. Kelly has appeared as an investor panelist on CNBC’s Power Pitch, contributed to numerous publications including, The New York Times, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company, along with being quoted in publications ranging from The Wall Street Journal, AARP, Working Mother, Brit & Co, Vogue.com, Real Simple, Good Morning America, Thrive Global, Ladders, CNBC, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report to Refinery 29 (and more).

Kelly has shared her unique perspective on networking and insights on community building, addressing audiences ranging from members of the European Commission to attendees at events such as SXSW, IEEE Women in Leadership, PGA Championship, 36/86 (Nashville), Inspirefest (Dublin), MINC (Malmo), ArabNet (Beirut), ATECH (Aruba),TiECon (Ottawa), Women in Payments (Australia), Women in Tech Summit, Startupfest (Montreal), SCORE, Grace Hopper Celebration, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Watermark Conference for Women, PA, TX and MA Conferences for Women, Wall Street Women Forum, SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology), WBENC, WNET, Bright Network UK, INBOUND, Financial Women’s Association and many more. A skilled moderator, she co-created and guided conversations with leaders in technology, investment and innovation for the “Meet The Innovators” speaker series at Apple’s SoHo store in New York City. Kelly’s digital presence has been sought out for projects with The New Yorker, HSBC, Coca-Cola, ECCO, P&G, PBS, L’Oreal, Clinque, Capital One, Comcast, Levi’s and New York Life. She's delivered her networking insights to wide range of companies and organizations including Google, Capital One, Bank of America, Sumitomo Mitsui, Lowe’s, J.P. Morgan Chase, Canadian Digital Media Network, Tory Burch Foundation, University of Texas Law School, Yale Law School, Penn Law School, University of Victoria,National Australia Bank, Westpac, AON, Pfizer, and Bristol-Myers.

Kelly’s motto is “invest in the change you want to see in the world.” She is an acknowledged leader in the startup community for actively investing in women. In 2011, Kelly co-founded the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on fast-tracking the growth of early-stage mobile technology ventures founded by women. Kelly remains active in the startup community as an L.P. in two emerging technology funds (Laconia Capital Group and Lattice Ventures) and advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

Follow Kelly on Twitter @jkhoey

Sub-Specialties:
STARTUPS, ANGEL INVESTING, STARTUP COMMUNITIES, EARLY STAGE INVESTING, MOBILE TECHNOLOGY, NETWORKING, SOCIAL BUSINESS, STARTUP BOARDS, STARTUP FUNDING (EARLY STAGE, SEED & ANGEL)
STARTUP ACCELERATORS, NETWORKS OF RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO LAUNCH EARLY STAGE VENTURES