Maggie Kelly is a startup founder and supporter of all things entrepreneurship. For the better part of a decade, she has sat at the intersection of higher education, entrepreneurship and investment. Maggie was most notably a co-founder on the team of seven that developed and launched Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway accelerator program.  Prior to Tech Runway, Maggie oversaw entrepreneurship programming for FAU’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.  Under her leadership, program and event participation grew by more than 300% and she became a go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to get their ideas off the ground.  As a co-founder, Maggie understands the nuances of the entrepreneurial experience and the execution required to bring a concept to fruition.

In her day-to-day, Maggie is Vice President at Bonaventure Equity and oversees operations, investor and community relations inclusive of the organization’s marketing and communication strategy, strategic relationships, stewardship programs and public-private partnership development.

Maggie holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the College of Design and Social Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University.  When not working with her outstanding colleagues, Maggie is living the good life with her awesome husband Kevin, delightful daughter Molly, and energetic terrier-mix, Little Goldie Hawn.