Ken Chenault
Ken Chenault is Chairman and Managing Director at General Catalyst, focusing on scaling companies with global potential. He previously spent 37 years at American Express, serving as Chairman and CEO from 2001 to 2018.
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General Catalyst writes $1M to $30M+ checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
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- American Express · Chairman and CEO2001-2018
- General Catalyst · Chairman & Managing DirectorNow
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Who is Ken Chenault?
Ken Chenault is Chairman and Managing Director at General Catalyst, focusing on scaling companies with global potential. He previously spent 37 years at American Express, serving as Chairman and CEO from 2001 to 2018.
How much does Ken Chenault invest?
Ken Chenault invests through General Catalyst, which writes checks of $1M to $30M+ at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Ken Chenault?
A warm intro from a founder General Catalyst backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Ken Chenault do before General Catalyst?
Chairman and CEO at American Express.
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