Cheryl Kellond 💎
About Cheryl Kellond 💎
Cheryl Kellond is a co-founder and angel investor with extensive experience in the tech and health sectors. She has held leadership roles in various startups and has a strong background in product development and fundraising.
Current Roles at Play Money Studios
Cheryl Kellond serves as Co-Founder at Play Money Studios, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is involved in various aspects of the business, including product development and user interface improvements. She also writes monthly investment updates and blog posts for the company, sharing insights and updates with stakeholders. Additionally, she works as an Angel Investor and Limited Partner at The Council since 2023, contributing her expertise to support emerging businesses.
Previous Experience and Leadership Roles
Cheryl Kellond has held several leadership positions in various companies. She was the CEO and Co-Founder of Apostrophe, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, which was recognized as a Techstars 2017 company before its acquisition by Centivo. She also co-founded Bia Sport, which gained recognition as a top Kickstarter project and the #1 rated fitness wearable on Amazon. Her experience includes roles at Panache, ChoiceStream, Yahoo, Adobe, E*TRADE, and NEC Corporation, where she developed expertise in product management and marketing.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Cheryl Kellond holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, which she completed from 1994 to 1996. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago between 1988 and 1991. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business management and strategy, which she applies in her various roles in the tech and health sectors.
Achievements and Recognition
Cheryl Kellond has received multiple accolades throughout her career. She was voted Denver’s Most Admired CEO and selected for the inaugural 40 over 40 list. Her company, Apostrophe, Inc., was notable for being the only B-Corp-certified health plan in the United States. She has been featured in prominent publications such as Inc. Magazine and The Wall Street Journal, highlighting her contributions to the industry.
Involvement in Angel Investing and Community Engagement
Cheryl Kellond is actively involved in angel investing, serving as an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund since 2021. She participates in fundraising efforts and onboarding new investors, demonstrating her commitment to supporting startups. Additionally, she engages in community partnerships and organizes funder/founder meetups, fostering connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.