Background
LaPorte, Kathleen Darken was born on September 23, 1961 in New York City. Daughter of John Edward and Sheila Anne (Keane) Darken.
LaPorte, Kathleen Darken was born on September 23, 1961 in New York City. Daughter of John Edward and Sheila Anne (Keane) Darken.
Bachelor of Science in Biology summa cum laude, Yale University, 1983; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1987.
Financial analyst, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1983-1984; finance analyst, First Boston Corporation, San Francisco, 1984-1985; associate, Asset Management Company, Palo Alto, California, 1987-1990; principal, Asset Management Company, Palo Alto, California, 1990-1992; general partner, The Sprout Group, Menlo Park, California, since 1993. Board directors Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Richmond, California, CIBUS Pharmaceuticals, Sequana Therapeutics, Intrabiotics Pharmaceuticals, Lynx Therapautics.
Founder Phil Larson Fund, Stanford University, 1988. Member Community Impact Volunteer Group, Palo Alto, since 1988. Member National Venture Capital Association, Western Association Venture Capitalists (past president), Bay Area Bioscience Women's Group (founding), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Brian Edward LaPorte, July 30, 1988.