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Rob Kenny
Berkeley, CA, USA
Finance & Operations Executive | Venture-Backed Startups | Forecasting & Strategy | Team Building & Development
Down to earth leader with extensive experience building successful mission-oriented companies that create lasting, positive impact.
Using more than a decade of experience in operations and finance, I build teams at high-growth startups to develop and execute on all aspects of business strategy.
I am passionate about partnering with founders to build the financial vision for their companies and relish the challenge of working in fast-moving organizations. I pride myself on my ability to solve complex problems, be pragmatic and collaborate to make things happen.
Work
Lemonaid Health | Series B Fundraise
https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/lemonaid-health-taps-into-33m-series-b-for-at-home-health-care-platform/Lemonaid Health raised an oversubscribed $33 million Series B round of funding to develop its on-demand platform for accessing health care online.
Lemonaid Health | $400m Acquisition
https://investors.23andme.com/news-releases/news-release-details/23andme-agrees-acquire-lemonaid-healthAcquisition provides telemedicine platform for 23andMe to advance its vision of individualized primary care that empowers consumers to live healthier lives.
Vitable Health Series A Fundraise
https://www.vitablehealth.com/blog/closing-the-healthcare-gap-vitable-raises-16m-series-a-to-revolutionize-access-to-quality-primary-care-for-underserved-communitiesVitable Raises $16M Series A to Revolutionize Access to Quality Primary Care for Underserved Communities
Experience
Nema Health
Interim CFO
Mar 2024 - Present
Early stage startup providing online trauma therapy from PTSD experts.
- $15m Series A fundraise
Hello Alpha, Inc.
VP, Finance and Operations | Finance, Operations & Compliance Leadership
Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
Hello Alpha is the virtual, on-demand women’s health platform offering inclusive, whole-person care for over 100 medical conditions, related to primary and urgent care, women’s reproductive health, mental health, chronic condition management, and more. Through Hello Alpha’s digital platform, patients are quickly connected to a dedicated provider who manages their care throughout their health journey. Our team of licensed primary care providers come from diverse backgrounds and are trained in women’s health, so every patient gets the care they need from an expert who understands the ways health conditions present—and need to be treated—differently in women. Employers can now partner with Hello Alpha to provide their employees with easy access to specialized, value-driven women’s health benefits. Hello Alpha’s full suite of women’s healthcare services helps improve validated health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and boost diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Founded in 2017 by CEO Gloria Lau, Hello Alpha has supported more than 150k women to date, saving them $27 million in healthcare costs. Hello Alpha has raised $35 million in funding from leading investors including GSR Ventures, Samsung NEXT, Spring Rock Ventures, and AV8 Ventures. To learn more about how Hello Alpha is rebuilding healthcare for women, visit us at helloalpha.com.
- Oversees all aspects of finance, legal, compliance, HR, and operations for high-growth women’s telehealth startup. Reported to CEO. Provided leadership through turbulent times that included both rapid growth and decline in revenue. Guided 50+ employee team.
Lemonaid Health
Head of Business Operations | Finance, Strategy & Operational Leadership
Nov 2018 - Nov 2021
Lemonaid Health is now a part of 23andMe. Our mission is to not only break down the barriers that limit people from getting quality healthcare, but to transform the primary care experience and make personalized healthcare, powered by genetic and non-genetic data, a reality. We’re changing healthcare by offering on-demand telehealth services and building a unique healthcare platform that focuses on prevention and wellness. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is essential to our mission. By joining the team, your impact will be felt from day one. We’re making a difference in one of the most rapidly-growing industries and we need curious, collaborative and driven people like you to help us change the future of healthcare. https://www.lemonaidhealth.com/careers
- I partnered with the COO and CFO to oversee all aspects of operations for this direct to consumer healthcare startup, which provides convenient, affordable and user-friendly healthcare services. I led teams across Data, Business Operations, People Operations, Recruitment and Licensing.
Intercom
Operations Leader | Strategic Initiatives & Executive Communications
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018
- I partnered directly with CEO and executive team to lead strategic projects, company operations and internal communications.
Google
MBA Intern
May 2015 - Aug 2015
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.Check out our career opportunities at goo.gle/3DLEokh
- Internship in SMB Channel Sales team
Paddy Power
Manager, Marketing Operations | Digital Strategy, Channel Management
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Paddy Power is an international sports betting and gaming operator, part of Flutter Entertainment PLC, with a market-leading presence in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the USA, as well as a range of operations across Europe including Romania, Portugal, and Malta. We are online-led, mobile-led and sports-led: and our proprietary technology, unique products and innovative marketing all combine to offer a fantastic experience to our five million customers worldwide. Our culture rewards innovation, teamwork and we like to stay fast-moving in a dynamic industry. If you’re interested in joining our team please visit: https://careers.flutteruki.com/our-brands/paddy-power/
- Led large teams responsible for executing sophisticated digital marketing strategy across paid search, SEO, social media, display, and affiliates channels, gaining millions in incremental revenue.
- Coordinated large, complex campaigns for key 2014 Soccer World Cup period.
Paddy Power Betfair
Manager, Paid Search | Customer Acquisition, Campaign Management
Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Paddy Power is an international sports betting and gaming operator, part of Flutter Entertainment PLC, with a market-leading presence in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the USA, as well as a range of operations across Europe including Romania, Portugal, and Malta. We are online-led, mobile-led and sports-led: and our proprietary technology, unique products and innovative marketing all combine to offer a fantastic experience to our five million customers worldwide. Our culture rewards innovation, teamwork and we like to stay fast-moving in a dynamic industry. If you’re interested in joining our team please visit: https://careers.flutteruki.com/our-brands/paddy-power/
- Developed and launched a customer acquisition strategy across five product lines. Collaborated with a team of four to implement operational improvements, automate processes and increase efficiency. Directed paid search campaigns, exceeding performance targets and acquiring tens of thousands of new customers.
Tesco PLC
Supply Chain Operations & Analytics
Aug 2008 - Jul 2012
One of the world’s largest retailers of consumer goods from food to fashion. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day in our stores and online is at the heart of everything we do. Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia. Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills. If you’re looking for the perfect work-life balance, a collaborative culture and flexible ways of working, find your opportunity to get on at www.tesco-careers.com
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 15 to manage the opening of 25+ new stores and re-openings of 50+ refurbished stores.
- Created and executed a substantial waste reduction projects that resulted in millions in annual savings and increased customer satisfaction.planning.