Joined: December 2024
Katharine Weymouth
PARTNER
Ms. Weymouth is the former Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post. Ms. Weymouth is a venture partner at Blu Ventures, a DC based venture capital fund focused primarily on early-stage companies in the Cybersecurity and SaaS space. Ms. Weymouth also serves as a Director on several public company boards, bringing her expertise as a former CEO and leader responsible for transforming a business in the midst of large-scale disruption into a truly digital platform.
Ms. Weymouth brings extensive executive leadership and strategy experience gained through numerous leadership positions over seventeen years at The Washington Post, including seven years as Publisher and Chief Executive Officer, 4 years as the VP for Sales and 4 years as an in-house attorney. Ms. Weymouth has also worked with a number of start-up enterprises; invests; and serves as a Trustee for three non-profit organizations serving the Washington DC area.
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Ms. Weymouth has a JD from Stanford Law School and a BA from Harvard. She currently sits on the boards of Republic Services, Cable One, Graham Holdings, Xometry, and the Sequoia Mutual Fund. She also sits on the board of non-profit Meadow Reproductive Health, the DC Volunteeer Lawyer Project and the Philip Graham Fund. She serves on the Advisory Board for The Cipher Brief, an intelligence and national security newsletter and Shine, a start-up in the DC area in the medical/health space. She has three grown children and lives in Washington DC.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Finance/Payments/E-Commerce
Management and Strategy Consulting
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
Finance
Sales and Marketing
Strategy
COMPANIES
What sectors most interest you?
The cyber-security world—I am a former Intelligence Officer, and helping firms detect, manage and mitigate the risks of cyber threats appeals both to my interests and my background.
What drives you to invest in early stage companies?
I enjoy being on the cutting-edge of technology—and the kinds of companies that Blu Venture Investors invests in provide me with the unique opportunity to both see the latest technologies and to help launch these technologies. Moreover, investing in early stage companies gives me the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs who are building these firms—which is probably the most exciting part of the Blu opportunity!
What do you look for in a startup company?
First, I look for a company with a differentiated product in a growing marketplace. Second, I look for a company that understands how to market and sell—and knows how to manage cash. Finally, and most importantly, I look for a leadership team that is smart, flexible and coachable—as in my mind the leadership of the company is the most important driver of success.