Kelly Carlquist

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Board Observer at Daymark Health

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Kelly Carlquist is a Vice President at Sandbox Industries and The Blue Venture Fund, where she focuses on healthcare investments. Her portfolio includes board roles at companies like Sempre Health and Daymark Health. She holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and previously worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

She championed an investment in Origin, a womens health platform providing physical therapy for the pelvic floor.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Decisive But Calm

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Investing
As a VP at a healthcare-focused venture fund, she is actively seeking and evaluating new investment opportunities in the health sector.
Women's Health
Expressed excitement and led the fund's investment into Origin, a physical therapy platform dedicated to women's pelvic floor health.
Clinical Innovation
Actively recruits for roles related to clinical innovation, signaling a key focus area for her team and portfolio.

Media Appearances

Kelly has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Board Observer at Daymark Health
3-2025
Board Director at Sempre Health
4-2024
Board Observer at Tuesday Health
6-2023
Board Director at Bluestone Physician Services
1-2023
Board Observer at Fort Health

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Northwestern University

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Insights For Selling To Kelly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelly is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelly

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelly move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kelly take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kelly

Personality Compatibility


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