Katherine Shiao
Founder & Community Leader @ HONE
About
I’m a founder, community builder, and entrepreneurial operator. With roles in startups, venture capital, growth marketing, and communications, my diverse background has shaped how I build community in startup ecosystems. I’m currently the founder of HONE, a peer community for founders focused on mental fitness, wellbeing, and sustainable performance. I’m also a growth marketing consultant for early-stage startups, focusing on community-led growth. Previously, I served as Venture Partner at VenCapital, producing events and advising founders, founded VillaVox, a PropTech startup bringing transparency to home buying, and advised Dell on strategic communications. I build startup communities that balance authenticity with intentionality, where the right people connect and genuine relationships form.
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United States
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Community Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Operations Management, Marketing, Project Management, Market Analysis, Strategy, WordPress, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Music Industry, Account Management, Photoshop, Marketing Research
Experience
Founder & Community Leader
HONE
Lead a peer community for founders focused on mental fitness, wellbeing, and sustainable performance. Design peer advisory programming, facilitate conversations, and host in-person events. Recruit founders and build ongoing relationships across the startup ecosystem.
Growth Marketing Consultant
KLS Consulting
Shape and lead go-to-market growth strategy for early-stage startups, integrating community building, social, and public relations to drive organic user acquisition. Partner closely with founders to translate vision into clear, compelling narratives across channels. Client: Nupt.AI
Venture Partner
Vencapital
Produced and moderated pitch events connecting founders with investors. Curated participants, built relationships with repeat attendees, and facilitated live sessions. Provided founders strategic advice on fundraising, product, and growth. Contributed to fund strategy and deal sourcing.
Founder & CEO
VillaVox
Founded and led a tech startup focused on educating and empowering first-time homebuyers. Oversaw product development and go-to-market strategy, managed a team of 8, and grew user engagement. Built relationships with investors and advisors, crafted pitches, and managed fundraising conversations.
Real Estate Broker
Best Choice Realty
Sourced and qualified high-net-worth clients through networking, referrals, and relationship management. Created market analyses and trend forecasts to inform client strategy. Negotiated complex contracts leveraging data analysis and strategic positioning.
Real Estate Broker
John L. Scott Real Estate
Public Relations Account Executive
PPR Worldwide
San Francisco, California
Developed strategic communications campaigns for Dell leadership, including executive messaging and internal communications. Built relationships with journalists, secured media placements, and coordinated with executive teams on product launches and corporate communications.
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Rutgers University
Philosophy, Political Science
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