Senior Advisors

Amy Kardel is the New Markets Advisory Board Chair. In this role, she supports the New Markets team and oversees a group of experienced advisors who are tasked with facilitating introductions to innovative education and/or workforce technology companies as well as connecting the team with important thought-leaders, potential customers, and potential acquirers of our companies. Additionally, our advisors assist with finding investors from foundations, endowments, large family offices, or major employers with an education or “future of work” focus.

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Amy Kardel is well-versed in the founder and tech entrepreneur mindset after starting her first business in a dorm room and running an MSP for the last twenty years. She serves as Senior Vice President for Strategic Workforce Relationships at CompTIA where she recently served as Chairwoman of the Board.

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In addition to Amy’s experience in business, she has a strong commitment to service, helping to grow those around her, and encouraging them to reach their potential. She is a strong connector and relationship builder. She has brought these talents to bear nationally as a facilitator for the ConnectWise Evolve peer groups and as an advisory board member for Tampa-based software as a service company ConnectWise. She is a Leadership Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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She holds degrees from UC Berkeley, Washington University and the Monterey College of Law. Amy is married to Peter with four amazing children, as well as the international family she has built hosting thirteen international exchange students through Rotary and AFS.