Michaela Balderston

Michaela Balderston is the Chief Communications Officer at Lead Edge Capital, a growth equity firm based in New York City. In this role, she oversees firm-wide communications and provides strategic media counsel to portfolio companies for an investment platform that manages $9 billion in total assets and recently secured $3.5 billion in new capital commitments. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, she served as a Partner at Tusk Venture Partners, where she shaped the organization's regulatory identity across sectors like digital health, transportation technology, and fintech. Her earlier career includes specialized public policy and corporate communications positions at Nestlé and Burson-Marsteller, following her graduation with a degree in political science from Colgate University. Balderston currently focuses on navigating complex media landscapes, managing brand positioning, and addressing regulatory challenges for venture-backed technology and growth-stage companies.