Kathleen Panter
About Kathleen Panter
Kathleen Panter is an Executive Assistant currently working at Index Ventures in San Francisco. She has extensive experience in project management and administrative roles, having previously held positions at Airbnb and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Index Ventures
Kathleen Panter is currently employed as an Executive Assistant at Index Ventures, a role she has held since 2024. Based in San Francisco, California, she has been with the firm for six months. In this position, she supports the executive team and contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
Kathleen Panter has extensive experience at Airbnb, where she held multiple roles from 2017 to 2022. She served as a Lead Administrative Coordinator in the Homes division for ten months, followed by a year as Project Manager for Core Host. She also worked as Project Manager for Airbnb Plus and held the position of Chief of Staff in both Hosting Product Management and Community Product Marketing. Her tenure at Airbnb provided her with a diverse skill set in project management and executive support.
Experience at Alchemy
Before joining Index Ventures, Kathleen worked at Alchemy as an Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders from 2022 to 2024. In this role, she was responsible for providing high-level administrative support and facilitating communication within the organization, contributing to the company's operational success.
Background in Finance at Goldman Sachs
Kathleen Panter began her career in finance at Goldman Sachs, where she worked as an Executive Assistant from 2015 to 2017. This role involved supporting senior executives and managing various administrative tasks, which laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in project management and executive assistance.
Education and Degree
Kathleen Panter earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her roles across various organizations.