Caroline McKechnie, Director of Platform

Caroline McKechnie is a community builder dedicated to fostering vibrant and inclusive networks of founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders. As Director of Platform at Tech:NYC, she leads Startup:NYC, developing programs, partnerships, and opportunities that unlock value for startups and position the city as a global hub for innovation.

Previously, Caroline served as Director of Platform at Female Founders Fund, the largest seed-stage fund investing in female-founded businesses. Over five years, she drove transformative community growth through a platform strategy focused on brand, content, and community building, including designing and executing the nation’s largest gatherings of venture-backed female founders.

She earned a First-Class MA (Hons) degree in International Relations and Management from the University of St. Andrews, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Based in Brooklyn, Caroline is a naturally curious connector who thrives on meeting founders and supporting them as they transform bold ideas into ventures that create lasting impact.