Type Of Business:
Business development company
Major Product/SVS:
Communications; Public relations; Business development
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming; Traveling; Reading
Education Degrees:
Doctorate in Spiritual Studies, Institute for Transformational Studies (2003); Master's Degree in Transformational Healing, Institute for Transformational Studies (2003); Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, University of Cincinnati (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Communications Chairwoman, NAWBO Northern New Mexico; Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce; Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce; Corrales MainStreet; Association for Commerce and Industry
Industry:
Business Development & Consulting Services
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her type-A personality and the mentoring she received from the best in her industry.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest in writing and communication. While pursuing an undergraduate degree, she was discouraged by the journalism department, so she decided to become a software engineer. She worked as a software engineer for 10 years and later went to work with various technology firms, including Intel as a product manager. She enjoyed explaining how new products worked and how they made a difference.
Extended Bio Profile:
The Breakthru Center creates and disseminates information on scaling startups to second-stage companies, and then to sustainable enterprises. While many organizations focus on the startup, entrepreneurs are, for the most part, left on their own once the company is organized and capital is in place. Ms. Kline developed a concept of four pillars for startup success, which include: passion, adequate funding, technical savvy, and leadership. However, without the ability to develop policies, procedures, and a management team -- the hallmarks of second-stage growth -- any business will flounder. Ms. Kline also operates another branch of the business, Breakthru Communications, which provides strategic marketing and public relations counseling to entrepreneurial companies in high-tech markets, such as renewable energy, industrial networking, Internet infrastructure, application software, communications, and semiconductors.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Building information and respect to create second-stage growth for small startup companies; Aiming to create new companies and additional jobs; Overseeing company growth, and strategic planning for corporate and product launches
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Kline plans to help the Breakthru Center become a respected hub of communications for second-stage companies. She also plans to establish an educational component for management training.