Keshia Theobald-van Gent

Keshia Theobald-van Gent is an accomplished executive with expertise in venture capital, go-to-market strategy, and partnerships. As Vice President at BDev Ventures, she leads sourcing and operations across the fund. Previously, Keshia served as Director of Portfolio Success at BDev Ventures, where she established and scaled a global operations team to enhance pre- and post-investment experiences for startups. Before joining BDev, she served as the U.S. Senior Director at German Accelerator, managing bi-coastal and global startup programs, and advising founders on U.S. market expansion. At GSVlabs, as Director of Strategic Partnerships, she connected global corporations with high-growth startups, managed corporate innovation initiatives, and led. Her leadership helped align corporate strategies with cutting-edge solutions, creating long-lasting value for both startups and enterprise clients. She also founded Dialog to Learn, an EdTech nonprofit improving student literacy in low-income elementary schools. With a Master's from the University of Groningen and a Bachelor's from NKU, Keshia brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to building ecosystems that drive innovation and success. A frequent speaker at industry events and a published author, she also serves as an advisor to startups.