Kristen Sonday
Kristen Sonday is a Partner at LongJump and a co-founder of Paladin. She focuses on supporting diverse founders and increasing access to justice in Chicago.
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- Paladin · Co-founder and COO
- Paladin · Co-Founder and CEO
- Legal Services Corporation · Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders Council
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Who is Kristen Sonday?
Kristen Sonday is a Partner at LongJump and a co-founder of Paladin. She focuses on supporting diverse founders and increasing access to justice in Chicago.
How much does Kristen Sonday invest?
Kristen Sonday invests through LongJump, which writes checks of $100K to $250K at pre-seed.
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What did Kristen Sonday do before LongJump?
Co-founder and COO at Paladin; Co-Founder and CEO at Paladin; Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders Council at Legal Services Corporation.
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