OUR TEAM

Kate Goodall

  • Kate Goodall (she/her) is a Managing Partner of the Halcyon Fund where she is using her decades of experience to invest in the impact-driven future of business. She is also the Co-Founder of Halcyon. Kate has a long history of supporting entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses. Nearly ten years ago, Kate and Dr. Sachiko Kuno made a bet on the impact-driven future of business when they co-founded Halcyon. Now that bet is paying off and as Managing Partner of the Halcyon Fund, she is taking the concept of impact-driven business to the next level. In addition to her work at Halcyon, in 2016, Kate helped establish WE Capital, a consortium of leading businesswomen investing in and supporting women and women-led companies.

    As a graduate of North Carolina State University, Kate has a B.A. in English. Kate also holds an M.A. in maritime history and underwater archeology from East Carolina University. Interestingly, Kate began her professional life as a maritime archeologist where she honed her expertise in staying calm under pressure, literally and figuratively.

    Kate’s business prowess has been recognized many times over. She was listed as DC Inno’s Fire Blazer, one of the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100, 40 Under 40, Women Who Mean Business, and Washington’s New Guard, Washingtonian’s 2017 Tech Titans, and Techweek 100 DC’s Talent Cultivators. Kate has also received the Crittenton Leadership Award, is a Sorenson Global Impact Leader, and a member of YPO.

Managing Partner

Dahna Goldstein

  • Dahna Goldstein is a Managing Partner of Halcyon Venture Partners.

    Dahna’s passion for entrepreneurship comes from personal experience. As a two-time founder, Dahna co-founded Resistance by Design in 2018, and was the founder and CEO of PhilanTech, which was acquired by Altum in 2014. She is also a Senior Fellow in the Digital Impact and Governance Initiative at New America. Prior to starting PhilanTech, Dahna worked for venture philanthropies, including Ashoka and Blue Ridge Foundation New York. She has written extensively about social impact. She has taught courses in blockchain at American University’s Kogod School of Business and technology entrepreneurship at Georgetown University, where she is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence.

    A graduate of Williams College, Dahna also holds a master of education degree with a concentration in technology from Harvard University and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. Dahna has been named one of Newsweek’s “13 Women Entrepreneurs to Bet On”, one of BusinessWeek’s “25 Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs”, and one of Technical.ly’s “RealLIST Connectors 2023”. She is a DCA Live “Power Woman of DC Tech,” a DC Inno Fire awardee, and a Washingtonian Tech Titan.

Managing Partner

Folahan Akinyemi

Venture Fellow

  • Folahan Akinyemi is a Venture Fellow at Halcyon Venture Partners, where he leverages his financial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to identify and support high-potential early-stage ventures. His focus spans key sectors, including Advanced Energy Tech, Health Tech, and Impact Tech, where he conducts rigorous due diligence and investment analysis.

    As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder of Akin Accounting LLC, Folahan brings a deep understanding of financial statements, tax strategy, and business operations. He has provided comprehensive accounting services to small businesses and individuals, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial consulting. His professional background also includes senior roles at CohnReznick LLP, where he served as a Senior Auditor in the Financial Services Group, and at Lanigan Ryan P.C., as a Senior Accountant, honing his expertise in financial analysis and compliance.

    Currently, Folahan is a full-time MBA candidate at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, concentrating in venture capital and entrepreneurship. He is a Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and leadership. Folahan holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University and an Associate of Science in General Studies from Penn State University.

    Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Folahan is actively engaged in the community. He has served in leadership roles as VP of Finance for the Student Government Association and the Black MBA Association. He is also a dedicated Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Folahan further contributes to the Georgetown community as an MBA Admissions Ambassador, Startup Ambassador, and Small Business Corps Consultant. An avid cyclist and world traveler, Folahan brings a diverse perspective and passion to his work.

Dan Aliber

  • Dan Aliber is an Associate at Halcyon, where he helps identify and support early-stage impact-driven ventures. In this role, he works closely with entrepreneurs, conducts due diligence, and develops investment theses across ClimateTech, HealthTech, and other high-impact sectors. His journey at Halcyon began as an MBA Venture Fellow, where he evaluated startups, crafted investment memos, and contributed to the fund’s investment strategy.

    Prior to joining Halcyon, Dan was an Associate at Climate Tech Cocktails, where he contributed to investment sourcing, diligence, and market analysis for an early-stage climate tech syndicate. He also gained hands-on experience as a founder, launching OneFourThree Dating, an AI-powered matchmaking platform that integrated in-person and online dating. Earlier in his career, he worked in product management at LogicManager, a B2B SaaS company, leading platform enhancements that increased user engagement and operational efficiency.

    Dan holds an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where he was Co-President of the Entrepreneurship & Venture Club and an InSITE Fellow. He also earned a B.A. in Economics and French, with distinction, from the University of Rochester.

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