Michelle Coventry

Michelle Coventry is a recognized expert in talent acquisition and people strategy within the venture capital and startup ecosystem. As Head of Talent at Creandum, she advises portfolio companies on building high-performing teams and often publishes insights on critical topics like founder compensation and equity benchmarks. creandum+2

She is deeply involved in initiatives to promote fair compensation practices for founders and tech leaders. Michelle regularly co-authors and publishes comprehensive founder compensation surveys with partners like Slush and The Pragmatic Engineer, providing data-driven insights and tools for the ecosystem. medium+3

Michelle has a strong background in leading People Operations at high-growth tech companies. Prior to Creandum, she held roles such as Head of Talent & People Practices at Kindred Capital VC and VP People at FiveAI, where she focused on scaling teams, particularly in engineering. nitter+5

She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech and VC sectors, promoting events like RISE InVC which focus on amplifying Black VCs, and contributing to discussions around creating diverse and inclusive teams. nitter+2

Michelle frequently shares her expertise through speaking engagements and articles, contributing to the broader conversation on talent management, founder coaching, and the intricacies of building successful scaleup teams in the venture-backed world. nitter+3