KEVIN KANE
Operating Partner
Folsom,CA
Summary
Results-driven CXO with a proven record in Fortune 500, VC, and PE-backed tech sectors. Led 10 liquidity events, managed acquisitions, and secured joint ventures. Drove market dominance in clean energy by transitioning a duopoly to monopoly. As interim CEO for SaaS companies, accelerated growth for VC firms. Advisory and board roles include guiding strategic funding for a Medicare-approved device company and supporting a PE roll-up for a logistics tech firm. Skilled in optimizing operations and driving growth across diverse industries.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operating Partner
Impact Venture Capital
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Interim CEO restructuring project management SaaS company serving clean energy industry
- Expanded service offerings, increased total addressable market
- Established strategic partnerships
- Expanded customer base by 4x within four months
- Updated investor presentation and revamped go-to-market strategy
Chief Operating Officer
CHEERS
Sacramento , CA
7 2022 - 09.2024
- Managed strategic acquisition, transforming market from duopoly to monopoly
- Restructured sales and marketing teams and updated go-to-market strategy resulting in over 10% growth YoY
- Managed regulatory partnership with California Energy Commission (CEC), DOE and EPA
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions
- Evolved SaaS offering as a Marketplace
- Manage clientele owned by private equity entities
Operating Partner
Moneta Ventures
Folsom, CA
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Interim CEO, managed divestiture for SaaS AI logistics portfolio company
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, including board members, investors, and employees, to align on divestiture goals, manage expectations, and maintain organizational morale throughout transition
- Managed compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, minimizing risks and protecting company interests during divestiture process
- Enhanced financial health by implementing cost controls, streamlining operations, and maximizing EBITDA
CEO/Advisor
Rx Guardian INCORPORATED
Sacramento , CA
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Recruited by board as CEO to lead transition of market strategy from B2C model to B2B approach
- Reconstituted Board related to recapitalization & launched Advisory Board
- Launched IoT Adherence offering with provisional patent
- Collaborated with State Attorney Generals regarding Opioid settlement funds
- Executed contracts with UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG), Walgreens, CVS Health and Johnson and Johnson.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Transitioned to Advisory Board
CEO/Advisor
LINKD, INCORPORATED
Rancho Cordova, California
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Advisor since 2017, transitioned to CEO per terms of seed round in July of 2017
- Secured partnerships with Google, IBM, and Oracle
- Established go-to-market strategy; secured major client Whiting Turner
- Positioned organization for early exit with Autodesk
Executive Vice President
LAUNCH CONSULTING
Roseville, California
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Advisor, transitioned to EVP per owner and board request
- Advised firm of options for liquidity event with one of four divisions
- Restructured Energy Solutions Group (ESG) increases revenues by 200%
- Initiated AI/ML strategy
- Initiated Channel strategy with SAP and Oracle.
Executive Vice President
EYEFINITY, DIVISION OF VISION SERVICE PLAN
Rancho Cordova, CA
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Negotiated and launch Joint Venture with venture backed Electronic Health Record (EHR) startup in support of Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Launched three-year plan to convert 4k optometry practices
- Enhanced EBITDA by 200% over plan
Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing
RIVALWATCH ANALYTICS (ACQUIRED BY PE FIRM - HALE GLOBAL)
Sunnyvale, CA
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Recruited by Board of Directors to position company for liquidity event
- Increased revenue 127% over plan and EBITDA 115%
- Established strategic partnerships with Walmart, Overstock.com, eBay and TireRack.
Vice President and General Manager
DAEGIS INC. (Acquired by OpenText)
Sacramento, CA
01.2007 - 03.2011
- Launched new market strategy; transitioned company from OTC to NASDAQ
- Conducted three acquisitions in four years
- Established strategic global partnership with Microsoft
- Increased revenues 200% and EBITDA by 300%
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management -
St. Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA 06.2004 - 06.2006
Associates course study -
University of Maryland
Soesterberg, NetherlandsSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Metric Driven Go-To-Market Strategies
- Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Enterprise Business Development
- Monopolized Regulatory Industry
- Compliance Management
- Turnaround Expertise
- P&L Management
Board Experience
- Moneta Ventures (VC) and Impact Ventures (VC), Interim CEO, 2023, 2024
- Sacramento Angels (Investment Group with Start-up Focus), Investor / Entrepreneur, 2015, 2018
- Avake– acquired by AgreeYa, Advisory Board Member, 2015, 2019
- Leukemia Lymphoma Society local chapter, Co-Chair, 2015, 2018
- Ziios – acquired by Dominion Enterprises pre-revenue, Advisory Board Member
- Orchestria – acquired by CA, Advisory Board Member
- School Activities for Everyone (SAFE), Board Member, nonprofit serving K-12 students
Timeline
Operating Partner
Impact Venture Capital
01.2024 - Current
Operating Partner
Moneta Ventures
03.2023 - 04.2024
CEO/Advisor
LINKD, INCORPORATED
07.2017 - 03.2020
CEO/Advisor
Rx Guardian INCORPORATED
03.2017 - 02.2022
Executive Vice President
LAUNCH CONSULTING
08.2015 - 07.2017
Executive Vice President
EYEFINITY, DIVISION OF VISION SERVICE PLAN
06.2012 - 08.2015
Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing
RIVALWATCH ANALYTICS (ACQUIRED BY PE FIRM - HALE GLOBAL)
03.2011 - 06.2012
Vice President and General Manager
DAEGIS INC. (Acquired by OpenText)
01.2007 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management -
St. Mary’s College of California
06.2004 - 06.2006
Chief Operating Officer
CHEERS
7 2022 - 09.2024
Associates course study -
University of Maryland
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