Background
Eight-year operating history serving 700+ enterprise real estate developers through VSN Group (3D visualization and architectural rendering firm).
Generated $1B+ in attributable pre-sales for luxury developer clients including Hines, Kolter, and Ritz-Carlton projects. Developed PropTech newsletter reaching 16,000 subscribers, establishing thought leadership position in market.
Domain expertise eliminates typical founder learning curve: understands enterprise procurement processes, maintains warm relationships with 700+ potential customers, possesses credibility with target buyer segment.
Background
Previously architected AI-powered DMCA compliance platform processing 10M+ daily decisions.
Deep technical expertise across machine learning, behavioral analytics, real-time inference systems, and production-scale AI deployment.
Technical architecture demonstrates sound engineering principles; AI development roadmap reflects realistic capability progression rather than speculative technology promises.
Background
Experienced marketing strategist and product launch leader with 25+ years building brands and driving adoption for tech and real estate products.
She co-founded Redtail Creative, a marketing and strategy firm known for helping companies position, launch, and grow products in crowded markets.
McKinley has deep expertise in real estate, proptech, and fintech, blending strategic storytelling with customer experience design.
She is a three-time Inman Marketing All-Star (2023–2025) and was named one of the Top 100 Influencers in Real Estate, demonstrating industry recognition and thought leadership.
At Redtail Creative, she has advised and helped launch more than 25 proptech products to market, guiding go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and adoption tactics.
Her work in industry relations and content has helped shape conversations on real estate tech innovation.
McKinley also served as Vice President of Marketing at Adwerx, where she helped refine brand strategy and market fit for a growing real estate tech platform, and previously drove marketing for Adobe client accounts early in her career.
She has written hundreds of articles for industry publications like Inman, and her strategic counsel has supported technology adoption across real estate networks.
McKinley’s emphasis on purposeful marketing and narrative-driven launches makes her a respected operator in proptech commercialization.
Background
Experience
$55B+ in deal experience at Citigroup
Previous Role
Former partner at RYPM (Royal York Property Management), driving 275% revenue growth to $50M
Education
McMaster University - Bachelor of Commerce (Finance specialization) and Engineering, Minor in Economics (graduated summa cum laude)
Current
Global Director at Royal York Property Management (7.8B assets under management)
Previous Experience
Corporate & Investment Banking internship at Citigroup
Financial Analyst intern at RBC
Private Equity summer internship
Background
Historic Achievement
First Black woman to launch an early-stage venture capital fund
Current Role
President of Digital Innovation at Hero Media Inc.o $50M
Investment Portfolio
Gen Y Capital Partners with $5+ billion portfolio value (including unicorn Ruggable)
Enterprise Experience
Built partnerships with 60+ Fortune 500 companies
Previous Leadership
Former CEO of digitalundivided, grew annual revenue from $1M to $5M in under 3 years
Early Entrepreneur
Co-founded Sugarleaf Vineyards at age 19, became youngest winery owner in US
Board Positions
Metropolitan Museum of Art's Advisory Committee on Cultural Engagement
CoSign (technology company)
LIQS (spirits brand)
Education
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, International Trade and Marketing, Fashion Institute of Technology
Recognition
Forbes features, multiple media appearances, Young Entrepreneur Council founding member
Strategic Value to Path
Enterprise partnership acceleration, Fortune 500 relationships, consumer brand strategy
Background
Current Role
CEO of CyberAI Group & Partner at Transform VC
Previous Experience
Former Global Head of Customer Support for Meta's AR/VR Devices Division
Investment Portfolio
Transform VC portfolio includes 21 companies with 6 unicorns and 2 IPOs
Recent Investments
Plan A ($2.5M seed), aiXplain ($8M Series A), Reach ($30M Series B)
Government Experience
Senior Consultant to City of Indianapolis (Mayors Gregory Ballard & Joe Hogsett)
Healthcare Leadership
Previous roles at Elevance Health managing large-scale technology implementations
Expertise
AI-driven enterprise solutions, immersive technology, organizational transformation
Geographic Focus
Chicago-based with national network
Recognition
Forbes features, multiple media appearances, Young Entrepreneur Council founding member
Strategic Value to Path
AI strategy expertise, venture capital relationships, immersive technology experience from Meta AR/VR division
Background
Current Role
CEO of ESPAT TV & Co-founder of SPAT Media
Proprietary Technology
Developed technology converting static images into interactive assets
Creative Partnerships
Ridley Scott Creative Group, PRG
Previous Executive Experience
Sr. VP of North American Business Development at Sony BMG Music Entertainment
VP of Business Design and Development at The Gucci Group
Recognition
Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO
Expertise
Previous roles at Elevance Health managing large-scale technology implementations
Expertise
Web3 and metaverse technologies, luxury brand marketing, immersive gaming culture
Specialization
Premium brand development and multi-channel marketing campaigns
Recognition
Forbes features, multiple media appearances, Young Entrepreneur Council founding member
Strategic Value to Path
Immersive experience innovation, premium brand positioning, luxury market expertise
