We are kicking off our inaugural Investor Speaking Series with Ann Carpenter, the CEO and Co-founder of Braid Theory!

Braid Theory is an accelerator and venture capital investment company. Their mission is to weave together entrepreneurs, industry influencers and corporate partners to accelerate adoption of transformative technology, drive market growth and create profitable collaborations.

Ann brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, business development, and community outreach in private industry, nonprofit organizations, and as an entrepreneur. She has served as an advisor, coach, and mentor to entrepreneurs in industries including transportation and goods movement, clean tech, energy, and marine/ocean tech. As co-founder and CEO of Braid Theory, Ann is primarily responsible for partnership building with public entities including ports, utilities and transportation agencies; and private industry. 

Braid Theory's portfolio includes companies such as: ECOncrete, effenco, FREDsense, CBIO, Spira