Kathleen D. Warner

Executive Vice President & Managing Director, NYCEDC’s Center for Economic Transformation (CET)

New York City

Kathleen is Executive Vice President & Managing Director of the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s Center for Economic Transformation (CET). She has a tremendous track record of working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and public service. CET works hand in hand with industry leaders to address the needs of NYC's legacy and emerging businesses by analyzing current economic trends; developing innovative strategies and implementing transformative programs that help businesses thrive and grow. As COO to and member of the founding team of the Startup America Partnership, Kathleen was instrumental in creating Startup America's national brand, engagement and growth strategy, leading the relationships with founding sponsors, the Case Foundation & the Kauffman Foundation, its all-entrepreneur board and with its key public partner, the White House. Kathleen also launched Startup America’s community of regional Champions and worked closely with its corporate sponsors and key business partners in co-creating opportunities to further Startup America's mission of supporting high growth companies & inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.