Fireside Chat — Corporate Partnerships and Strategic M&A
An inside perspective on how long-term alignment, operational clarity, and steady visibility influence strategic interest—and what makes a company attractive well before any deal takes shape.
Brighid is a Post-Investment Analyst at Elevate Ventures and is involved in various areas with Elevate+. She works to provide valuable resources and support to Elevate’s portfolio companies. She also assists with onboarding, fielding board-engagement-related questions, and reporting requirements.
“I’ve been so impressed witnessing the development and transformation of Indianapolis. I look forward to serving Elevate’s mission and seeing its impact on Indiana!”
Originally from Chicago, Brighid began her journey in Indianapolis when she attended Butler University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science with a Risk Management and Insurance Minor. During her time at Butler, data mining and analytics were the vital focus of her studies, and she loves the creative and investigative aspects it brings; combining those with financial applications makes it extremely useful.
An inside perspective on how long-term alignment, operational clarity, and steady visibility influence strategic interest—and what makes a company attractive well before any deal takes shape.
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