Cathleen Santoso

Cathleen Santoso is a highly accomplished former amateur golfer, representing Australia and achieving significant success during her collegiate career at the University of Oregon. She holds multiple program records, including the lowest round in UO history (63) and is the all-time leader in career rounds played. Her golf achievements demonstrate exceptional discipline, competitive drive, and consistent high performance. goducks+3

Transitioning from elite athletics, Cathleen is passionate about empowering athletes in their post-sport careers and broader life. She actively works to help athletes apply their competitive mindset to other aspects of life, a mission she champions in her role at Athletic Ventures. athletic+1

With a background in advertising and consulting at KPMG, Cathleen has successfully ventured into the startup ecosystem. She co-founded Rare Yoga studio and has held strategic roles in several startups, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for growth and operations. athletic+2

Cathleen is committed to fostering female leadership and community. As a founding member of Ladymates Leadership, she connects with and empowers other women in the tech and startup space, actively working to bring more female athletes into leadership roles. startmate