Courtney Powell
Chief Operating Officer at 500 Startups Management Co LLC
Profile
Courtney Powell is the founder of PublikDemand, Inc. (founded in 2012) and Leedseed (founded in 2009).
She held the title of CEO at both companies.
Currently, Ms. Powell is the Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner at 500 Startups Management Co LLC since 2019.
In her former positions, she was the Managing Director, Board of Directors & CEO at Real HQ LLC from 2015 to 2016, Director at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, Marketing Communications Manager at Boundless Network, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and Head of Corporate Development at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. in 2019.
Additionally, she served as an Advisory Board Member at SXSW LLC from 2017 to 2020.
Ms. Powell obtained her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2008.
Courtney Powell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
500 Startups Management Co LLC
 500 Startups Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance 500 Startups Management Co LLC (500 Startups) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Chief Operating Officer | 01/06/2019 |
Former positions of Courtney Powell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SXSW LLC
 SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2020 |
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
 Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Keller Williams Realty, Inc. engages in the provision of real estate services. It offers luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. The company was founded by Gary W. Keller and Joe Williams in 1983 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/06/2019 |
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Keller Williams Realty, Inc. engages in the provision of real estate services. It offers luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. The company was founded by Gary W. Keller and Joe Williams in 1983 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2018 |
| Real HQ LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2016 |
| PublikDemand, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/04/2014 |
Training of Courtney Powell
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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| PublikDemand, Inc. | Technology Services |
500 Startups Management Co LLC
500 Startups Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance 500 Startups Management Co LLC (500 Startups) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
SXSW LLC
SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Commercial Services |
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Keller Williams Realty, Inc. engages in the provision of real estate services. It offers luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. The company was founded by Gary W. Keller and Joe Williams in 1983 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
| Real HQ LLC | Technology Services |
Boundless Network, Inc.
 Boundless Network, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Boundless Network, Inc. provides promotional marketing services and solutions. It offers technology that connects buyers across organizations to create efficiencies of scale and reduce the cost of branded merchandise. The firm's services include branded merchandise, account management, and spend management. The company was founded by Jason A. Black and Henrik Johansson in 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
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