VCWoman Achieve 2025 Mentor Spotlight – Kayla McGuire

Name: Kayla McGuire | Business/Profession: Business Consultant & Strategic Advisor, Kayla McGuire Consulting, LLC
Please share a little about your background, personally and/or professionally.
With a B.S. in Business Management and a passion for entrepreneurship, I’ve spent my near 20 year career working alongside entrepreneurs to build and grow businesses. I’ve had the opportunity to work across diverse industries such as technology, hospitality, marketing, and non-profit. I’ve worked with teams who have had successful exits, a few who had to close the doors, and everything in between – I’ve seen a lot! Personally, I’ve owned and operated businesses of my own, including service-based concepts and real estate investing. At the present, I provide strategic and investment advisement, and operational support to founders of multi-million dollar organizations from Silicon Valley to Washington D.C.
Please share more about your current position and place of work. How have you grown professionally/personally in this role?
Currently, my work is focused on building strong business infrastructure to help entrepreneurs launch new ventures and expand into new markets. As a consultant, I often have the opportunity to be a part of dynamic projects which require diverse skillset. My work has helped me learn and become confident in many areas of business, from project management to accounting to marketing to business development and big picture strategy.
What drew you to being a mentor for an entrepreneurial group curated for non-men? How has being a woman or non-binary individual impacted your professional journey?
What are three things you enjoy doing outside of work?
What is your go-to piece of advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to you for guidance?
What is a professional achievement that you are most proud of, and why are you proud of it?