Kennedy Quigley
About Kennedy Quigley
Kennedy Quigley is an Impact Producer and co-founder of 780Film, a film production company that supports small businesses and non-profits. With a background in business and filmmaking, she currently serves as Marketing & Program Manager at Connection Silicon Valley and has a strong interest in empowering entrepreneurs and amplifying startups.
Work at Connection Silicon Valley
Kennedy Quigley has been serving as the Marketing & Program Manager at Connection Silicon Valley since 2021. In this role, she focuses on supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and business owners in effectively communicating their missions. Her work involves leveraging connections to assist founders in raising and closing funding rounds, as well as amplifying startups on a global stage. Quigley is particularly interested in enabling Canadian founders to establish networks within the U.S. market.
Education and Expertise
Kennedy Quigley holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alberta, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature and Philosophy from the same university, graduating in 2018. Additionally, she obtained a Documentary Production Certificate from Langara College in 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in both business and documentary filmmaking.
Background in Film Production
Quigley co-founded 780Film, a film production company aimed at assisting small businesses and non-profit organizations in promoting their work. She has experience as a filmmaker at On The Creek Films in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she worked from 2019 to 2020. During her studies in documentary production, she produced, directed, and edited a short documentary titled 'Broken UnBroken.' This experience solidified her passion for ensuring that stories are heard.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Kennedy Quigley worked at Creative Destruction Lab as an MBA Graduate Student from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a Camp Counselor at Camp Nakamun in Alberta, Canada, in 2015. Her diverse work experiences have contributed to her extensive knowledge in marketing and production logistics, particularly in the context of the film industry.
Community Engagement and Interests
Quigley is actively interested in uniting a community of women entrepreneurs across Canada. She believes in the importance of collaboration and networking among founders. Her interests also include helping artists and entrepreneurs navigate the business aspects of their work, such as pitching and finding investors, which she views as an art form in itself.