Kiley Grimes is a Marketing Intern at Redbud VC, where she creates and manages content to support the firm’s brand and portfolio. She is also the founder of Soundcheck Practice Studios, a modern rehearsal space for musicians in Columbia’s North Village Arts District, and manages marketing initiatives for new branches at EquipmentShare.

Kiley graduated from the University of Missouri where she studied Economics and Business Administration, served as president of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and worked as a venture analyst for the Allen Angel Capital Education program. A first-generation college student and lifelong music enthusiast, Kiley has always built at the intersection of startups, marketing, and music. Based in Columbia, Missouri, Kiley is always up for a conversation about early-stage ventures, brand strategy, or the your latest Spotify playlist.