Bonnie Kearns
About Bonnie Kearns
Bonnie Kearns serves as the Head of Operations at Motivate Venture Capital in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2023. She has a diverse background in business development and investor relations, with previous roles at FTV Capital and Centana Growth Partners.
Work at Motivate
Bonnie Kearns serves as the Head of Operations at Motivate Venture Capital, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she oversees operational strategies and initiatives within the firm. Her role involves coordinating various aspects of the company's operations to enhance efficiency and support investment activities.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Motivate, Bonnie Kearns worked at Centana Growth Partners as part of the Investor Relations team from 2014 to 2023. During her nine years there, she contributed to the firm's investor engagement and communication strategies. Prior to that, she was with FTV Capital as a Business Development Team/Executive Assistant from 2011 to 2013, where she supported business development efforts.
Hospitality Industry Background
Bonnie Kearns has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. She held the position of Assistant to the Director of Banquets from 2003 to 2006 in the Greater Chicago Area and later served as a Catering Coordinator from 2006 to 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. These roles involved managing event logistics and supporting banquet operations.
Educational Background
Bonnie Kearns earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International, Resource & Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her education provided her with a foundation in economic principles and resource management.
Early Career and Marketing Experience
Before her roles in finance and hospitality, Bonnie Kearns worked as a Marketing Coordinator at PEAK6 Investments LP from 2009 to 2011, where she was involved in marketing strategies. She also gained early experience as an Executive Assistant at FTV Capital, contributing to business development initiatives.