Karen De Lama
About Karen De Lama
Karen De Lama is a Senior Manager at Carta, specializing in Venture Capital and Private Equity. She has a diverse background in business development and strategic partnerships across various companies in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Work at Carta
Karen De Lama currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Carta, focusing on Venture Capital and Private Equity since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as Manager for Carta's Venture Capital and Vauban divisions from 2022. Her career at Carta began as a Sales Development Representative in 2020, where she worked for nine months before advancing to Senior Business Development Associate in 2021. Throughout her tenure at Carta, she has contributed to various initiatives within the firm, enhancing its operations in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Karen De Lama earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from The Art Institutes. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in business development and strategic partnerships, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across the finance and technology sectors.
Background
Before her current role at Carta, Karen De Lama worked in several positions that contributed to her professional development. She served as Internal Business Development Manager at Borro from 2018 to 2020 and held the position of Director of Strategic Partnerships at Luxury Asset Capital for one year. Additionally, she briefly worked as Senior Sales Development at Zoe Financial in 2019. Her experience spans various aspects of business development and sales, particularly in the Greater New York City Area.
Involvement with Cristo Rey Network
Karen De Lama has been a Jobs Board Member at Cristo Rey Network since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission of providing educational opportunities and career support for students in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community engagement and mentorship.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
Karen has also served as a Mentor for Latinas in Tech from 2022 to 2023. This role involved providing guidance and support to individuals in the tech industry, showcasing her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the field.