Hi, I'm Genna McKeel - Helping Leaders and Teams Grow and Lead by Design | Founder, Wildwater Partners | Executive Coach & Workshop Facilitator | ex-Google | ex-State Department
I bridge policy and tech, guiding leaders to scale with design-led strategies. My journey from the State Department to Google for Startups fuels my passion for fostering clarity and authentic leadership, helping teams thrive in complex, high-growth environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at IBM Business Consulting Services and served as a Special Assistant in the U.S. Department of State.
Led global partnerships and Go-to-Market strategy for 1500+ startups at Google for Startups.
Can help others by coaching executives and facilitating workshops on authentic leadership and scaling.
🚀 Career trajectory
Public Service Foundation
Began career in U.S. Department of State, advising on foreign policy and supporting high-level initiatives.
✦ Public Policy
✦ Foreign Affairs
✦ Strategic Support
Tech Sector Ascent
Leveraged public sector acumen at Google, leading global partnerships and Go-to-Market strategy for startups.
✦ Google for Startups
✦ Partnerships
✦ GTM Strategy
✦ Scale-up
Executive Coaching & Design
Founded Wildwater Partners to coach leaders and teams, applying design thinking and operational strategies for growth.
✦ Founder
✦ Executive Coach
✦ Workshop Facilitator
✦ Design Thinking
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Architect
Scales ventures from concept to global reach.
Guided over 1500 startups worldwide through growth phases.
Developed Go-to-Market strategies for tech companies.
Expert in scaling global partnerships and operations.
Conscious Leadership Catalyst
Empowers leaders through design and clarity.
Facilitates workshops on design-led innovation.
Coaches executives to lead with authenticity and vision.
Helps teams navigate complexity and make high-stakes decisions.
Cross-Sector Navigator
Translates policy expertise into business strategy.
Transitioned from U.S. State Department to Google.
Advises on technology policy and its business impact.
Understands challenges of public-to-private sector shifts.
I'm excited about
Discovering innovative leaders and disruptive startups.
Exploring collaborations to drive impactful growth.
Connecting with peers to share insights on scaling.
I can help with
Offer strategic guidance on scaling operations and partnerships.
Facilitate workshops to enhance team leadership and innovation.
Provide coaching for navigating complex leadership challenges.
I would love your help on
Identifying emerging tech trends for startup investment.
Connecting with founders in specific, novel industries.
Finding collaborators for impact-driven initiatives.