Loretta McCarthy

Co-CEO and Managing Partner, Golden Seeds

Loretta McCarthy is Co-CEO and Managing Partner of Golden Seeds, an investment organization that invests in early-stage, women-led companies in the United States. Having just completed its 20th year, Golden Seeds is one of the largest and most active angel investment networks in the country. It is recognized as a leader in the movement to change the investing landscape by investing in high potential women entrepreneurs. Since 2005, Golden Seeds has invested over $185 million in nearly 260 women-led companies. Loretta manages the national Golden Seeds angel network of 280 members, with eight chapters and members in 27 states, Washington DC, and internationally. She is a frequent speaker about early stage investing, women entrepreneurs and gender diversity. Previously, Loretta was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of OppenheimerFunds, a leading money management firm, and was also an executive at the American Express Company. She has served on many corporate and non-profit boards. She lives in New York City.