Christian McKenzie

Director @ Lofty Ventures

Christian McKenzie is the Director of Lofty Ventures, a giver-centric community on a mission to connect visionary people and fuel entrepreneurship and economic development—especially in Chicago. She began her career as a retail buyer, curating products for over 250 Macy’s stores. Then she transitioned into tech with companies like Meta and Pear (acquired by CustomInk). Wanting to make a bigger impact, she shifted her focus from supporting brands to investing in them—using her passion for emerging ideas to champion the next generation of founders.

Speaker Sessions

How to Get Your Business Venture Capital Ready
Join leading venture capitalists in this engaging panel for founders. Gain actionable insights into securing capital, streamlining the investment process, and identifying key opportunities. This session emphasizes investing in Black, Latine, and minority-founded SMBs, providing scaling founders with strategic approaches to thrive in the competitive VC landscape.

Christian McKenzie

Speaker Sessions

How to Get Your Business Venture Capital Ready