Material Ventures by Katie Palencsar
work is evolving.
so are we.
I founded Material Ventures to solve a problem I saw over and over again: businesses don't just need advice — they need execution. I've been a founder, VC investor and operator, and at every stage, one thing was clear: the best people aren't always looking for full-time roles, and companies can't afford to wait. Material Ventures is a Jobs-to-Be-Done Concierge & Talent Agency — matching urgent needs with the right people and solutions to get it done.
Strategic operators
Passionate Investors
Creative
Deal-Maker
Multi-Sectoral Experts
Empathetic ADVISORs
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CONCIERGE + TALENT
We move business forward — connecting the right expertise, resources and execution to get it done.
“Katie is a visionary, no-nonsense leader who sees what's coming before most of us”
"From the moment I was introduced to Katie, I knew I wanted to work with her. Specifically, her passion and future forward focus on using technology and data was right up my alley. It has been a privilege to work with her as she managed the extremes that a disruptive, women-led startup can bring. Katie is a visionary, no-nonsense leader who sees what’s coming before most of us and we are better off for it."
Lauren S. Moores, PhD, Global Lead of ContinuumLab.ai
Lauren S. Moores, PhD, Global Lead of ContinuumLab.ai