TOP TALENT ISN’T ON THE MARKET. WE KNOW WHERE TO LOOK.
Material Ventures by Katie Palencsar
At Material, we believe companies need more than just advice, they need executional firepower. Over the years, we've received a steady stream of requests from founders and executives looking for operational support, fundraising expertise, product strategy, and professional coaching. But no matter the role they’re trying to fill, the ask is always the same: get me access to exceptional talent that delivers results.That’s why we built Material: a business concierge and talent platform designed to get founders and executives the kind of sharp, hands-on professional support they can’t find through traditional channels.
This is where we plug you in. Whether you’re looking for targeted support, fresh strategic insight, or a right-now intervention, we offer tailored services designed to meet a range of critical business needs.
For years, I've been working, formally and informally, with some of the most talented people in the industry, and I’ve learned one thing:
meet our founder
Katie Palencsar is the founder of Material Ventures, built on her career of launching, scaling, and investing in early-stage companies. As a venture partner, studio head, and founder herself, Katie has helped startups grow from idea to exit, led the expansion of a $50M global fintech fund backed by Barclays and Visa, and built high-performing teams across industries from SaaS to hospitality. Katie created Material to connect founders and businesses with off-market, fit-for-purpose talent that delivers real results.
Lauren S. Moores, PhD, Global Lead of ContinuumLab.ai
IT’S TIME TO TAP IN
Tell us what you’re tackling and Material will match you with the right resource.