Kelley
Arena

Founder, Golden Hour Ventures

Kelley 's Special Set of Skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Fundraising

Kelley 's Rise

Kelley Arena is a trailblazing investor, consultant, and advocate, dedicated to empowering women in finance and entrepreneurship through Golden Hour Ventures. With a diverse career spanning professional sports, Fortune 500 operations, and investment banking, she has leveraged her expertise to champion female founders and reshape the investment landscape. Kelley’s work has led to the successful funding of 24 companies—22 of which are women-founded—and the deployment of over $10 million in capital to women-led startups. Her mission is clear: to activate a new class of female angel investors, drive financial empowerment, and create a more equitable distribution of venture funding.

Professional Superpower

Kelley excels at guiding founders to discover their authentic voice and secure funding for their businesses. She is a seasoned consultant on fundraising strategy and a master of connecting women to capital, demonstrating the transformative power of collective consumerism and investment. From advising high-growth startups to designing Angel 101 education programs that introduce women to private market investing, Kelley is relentlessly committed to reshaping financial opportunities for women.

Personal Superpower

Beyond her professional endeavors, Kelley is a dedicated mother to two energetic boys and an active advocate for special needs education. She also devotes her time to mentoring formerly incarcerated individuals as they reenter the workforce, reinforcing her belief in the power of financial independence and second chances. Her passion for creating economic equity extends beyond investing—she actively works to build a future where women control more of their financial destinies.

What Drives Kelley

Kelley believes that financial empowerment is the key to systemic change. She is motivated by the vision of a future where women confidently manage their wealth, invest in each other, and shift the balance of venture capital. Whether coaching founders, connecting investors or mobilizing communities, Kelley’s mission remains the same: to Make Women Rich by unlocking the potential of women in finance and entrepreneurship.

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with Kelley . During your video session, Kelley will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

THE NORTH concierge team will contact you to complete your booking.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Rate: $250

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