Kara
LaForgia

If you ask Kara, the best thing about being an entrepreneur is the ability to wake up every morning and create your own reality – and that’s exactly what she has done time and time again. Kara began her career as an attorney before organically combining her background in business and legal services with her passion for beauty and wellness to naturally transition into the world of startups and entrepreneurship. Under the banner of Kaz Konsulting, Kara has lent her business development acumen to clients including Topicals, SolaWave, FUR, Blume, LOOPS, and Mad Rabbit. Spearheading sales distribution, growth strategies, and partnerships for beauty and wellness CPG brands, Kara thrives in the early stage ecosystem. 

With Kaz Ventures, Kara has angel invested in several portfolio companies in a wide range of categories, including consumer tech, telehealth, SaaS enterprise, fintech, and food and beverage. With her breadth of experience and depth of expertise, she provides meaningful guidance to founders at all stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.