Head of Operations, Encode: AI for Science

Leone

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Leone is Head of Operations for Encode: AI for Science. She has 6 years experience building communities and talent systems across VC and startups.

Prior to joining Pillar VC, Leone was Head of Community and Talent at MCJ, where she operationalized a vetted member network of over 3000 founders and funders building climate solutions. Over 3 years she supported 100 portfolio companies and originated MCJ’s talent system. Previously, she’s founded and sold a volunteer-led climate content platform, launched a 1:1 introduction tool during the pandemic and was the first operations hire for pre-seed environmental data startup.

Leone holds a BASc Arts and Sciences from University College London.