Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business
Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business

Katie Kirsch

Venture Associate, Red Cedar Ventures

Katie Kirsch currently serves as a Venture Associate for Red Cedar Ventures. She is driven by a passion for creating value-based technology solutions that improve health outcomes and expand access to care for diverse populations.

With a background in consulting, Katie has advised both startups and large organizations on market strategy, partnership development, technology transfer, and early-stage operations. Her work includes collaborations with international and domestic organizations such as McGill University, UNICEF, and Michigan economic development groups to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems. She also co-founded a venture-backed startup in emergency medicine and a Web3 startup aimed at accelerating women’s research.

Katie holds a Master of Management in International Health Leadership from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in French and English from Albion College.