Your go-to-app?
American Airlines – I’m always looking for an excuse to travel and play the airline status game!
What inspires you?
Learning a new craft, sport or hobby and watching commitment turn into progress.
5-year goal?
Adopt a 2nd dachshund.
Want to improve?
Ice hockey. I joined a novice club team and hoping a goal is in my near-future.
Notable quality?
Thoughtfulness and curiosity.
Natalie has always been drawn to the moments where people make their biggest financial and life decisions – ones that require careful judgment and an exploration of what is possible. She is fascinated by what motivates individuals and how it drives their ambitions, risk tolerance and outlook on their businesses and lives.
Natalie is a Ventureship Scholar and member of the investment team at Watertower Ventures where she is sourcing, diligencing, and supporting exceptional businesses and founders that are shaping the way we live and work.
Previously, Natalie spent seven years at JPMorgan in New York City as a Vice President and Investment Specialist in the Private Bank. Her relationships with world class investors and founders ultimately inspired her pivot into a direct investing role. She is fascinated by the earliest stages of a company where open-mindedness and innovation drive the biggest changes in our world.
Natalie is currently pursuing an MBA at The Wharton School. She holds a BSBA from The University of Arkansas where she graduated as a First-Ranked Senior Scholar. She is a CFA charterholder. Natalie and her husband are originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, skiing, and a recent foray into club ice hockey where she has endured many bruises to the body and ego.