Sabrina Kay

Public Company Board Director | Founder & CEO | Investor | Philanthropist | Technology, Governance & Compensation Strategy

📍 Santa Monica, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 11 investments📅 21 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2022𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
11
Total investments
2
Early stage
2
Mid stage
1
Late stage
21y
Years active

Portfolio

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Board Member, Member of the Audit Committee
Dec 2020
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation. With a passionate team of Mannitarians collaborating nationwide, we are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life. Please visit mannkindcorp.com to learn more
Board Member
Jan 2017
EMPOWERING DREAMERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR CALLING In partnership with top universities and brand partners, Yellowbrick creates experiences that tap into passion points like fashion, sports, music, and sneakers to spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling paths for our students. Our mission is to empower the next generation of talent to achieve their calling by tapping into passion points that spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling careers. With integrated partnerships across top-tier educational institutions and brands, our courses and experiences put learners on a path toward doing what they love. Learn more at www.yellowbrick.co.
Investor and Board Member (Raised Series B)
Jan 2014
Who we are: Galvanize partners with enterprises and government agencies to build the technical capabilities their people need to thrive in the AI era. We believe that learning only works when it leads to measurable performance and business outcomes. What we do: We design and deliver assessments, onboarding, upskilling and reskilling programs that align with real business problems. Our offerings span AI & Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Analytics, Cloud & Modern Infrastructure, Software Engineering & Development, and Extreme Programming & Agile. Each engagement starts by collaborating to understand your workflows and ends with your teams confidently applying new skills on the job. How we’re different: Traditional training often stops at information transfer. Galvanize goes further, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based learning where learners experiment, iterate and receive coaching in real time. We measure success by behaviour change and business results. Our four‑step model—Collaborate, Translate, Innovate, Validate—ensures that capability building is tied directly to the metrics that matter. Let’s collaborate: If your organization needs to close the gap between vision and execution, we’d love to talk. Visit galvanize.com or use the “Let’s talk” button to start the conversation.
Investor and Board Member (Raised Series B, Sold to K12.com)
Jan 2014
Who we are: Galvanize partners with enterprises and government agencies to build the technical capabilities their people need to thrive in the AI era. We believe that learning only works when it leads to measurable performance and business outcomes. What we do: We design and deliver assessments, onboarding, upskilling and reskilling programs that align with real business problems. Our offerings span AI & Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Analytics, Cloud & Modern Infrastructure, Software Engineering & Development, and Extreme Programming & Agile. Each engagement starts by collaborating to understand your workflows and ends with your teams confidently applying new skills on the job. How we’re different: Traditional training often stops at information transfer. Galvanize goes further, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based learning where learners experiment, iterate and receive coaching in real time. We measure success by behaviour change and business results. Our four‑step model—Collaborate, Translate, Innovate, Validate—ensures that capability building is tied directly to the metrics that matter. Let’s collaborate: If your organization needs to close the gap between vision and execution, we’d love to talk. Visit galvanize.com or use the “Let’s talk” button to start the conversation.
Board Member
Jan 2006
Career Education Colleges and Universities is the national trade association representing accredited post-secondary institutions that offer career education programs. Every year, CECU member schools enroll approximately 500,000 students across 750 campus locations in 46 states in dozens of high-demand occupational fields. CECU members are both for-profit and non-profit and provide the full range of higher education programs, including certificate and diploma programs, two-year associate degrees, and baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Board Member
Jan 2006
American Friends of the Louvre, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation, was founded in December 2002 to strengthen ties between the Louvre and its American public. Its primary goals are the following: - To support the Louvre in its efforts to improve educational tools and visiting conditions, particularly for American and other English-speaking visitors. - To promote collaborations between the Louvre and American institutions through the development of cultural activities in the U.S., such as exhibitions, educational programs and professional and scholarly exchanges. - To participate in the financing of Louvre projects, such as renovations of galleries, restorations, fellowships, and educational programs both in France and the U.S.
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Board Member and Investor (Sold to SAE)
2006
Emeryville is located just off Interstate 80, which is easily accessible from San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding cities. The SAE Expression College campus consists of offices, classrooms, studios, and faculty and student lounges. Specialized classrooms include the Meyer Sound Performance Hall, Marshall McLuhan Lab, Sound Stage, Stop Motion Room, Green Screen, Jimi Hendrix Suite, Game Audio Suites, and Avid Pro Tools Workstations. SAE Expression College offers five Bachelor's Degree programs in digital arts including: - Animation & Visual Effects Learn and practice the fundamentals of art, animation design, and visual effects (VFX) through hands-on training. -Digital Filmmaking Experience hands-on, real world digital filmmaking training and get the skills and knowledge the industry demands. -Game Art & Design Experience hands-on, real world game design training and get the skills and knowledge the industry demands. -Interactive Audio and Sound Arts Focus on skill sets including music production, electronic music production, audio & visual composition, live performance engineering, audio engineering, and more. *FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ALL THE LATEST* FACEBOOK --​> @saeexpressioncollege TWITTER --​> @saeexpression INSTAGRAM --​> @saeexpressioncollege SNAPCHAT --​> @saeexpression
Board Member and Shareholder (Sold to SAE)
2005
SAE Expression College provides our students with a diverse, hands-on learning experience. Students engage with guest speakers and our professional staff in all of our specialized learning facilities including the Meyer Sound Performance Hall, Marshall McLuhan Lab, Sound Stage, Stop Motion Room, Green Screen, Jimi Hendrix Suite, Game Audio Suites, and Avid Pro Tools Workstations. SAE Expression College offers five Bachelor Degree programs in digital arts including Animation & Visual Effects, Digital Filmmaking, Game Art & Design, Interactive Audio, and Sound Arts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and for all of the updates, follow us on Social Media >Facebook: @SaeInstituteChicago >Twitter: @saeexpression >Instagram: @saeexpressioncollege >Snapchat: @saeexpression
Experience · 19 entries
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Investments (10)
Founder (7)
Board (10)
2022
Board Member, Member of the Compensation Committee
May 2022
Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and China, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multicultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities. And our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, high-tech and aviation help build sustainable businesses and expand our employees’ potential for career advancement. Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.
2020
Board Member, Member of the Audit Committee
Dec 2020
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation. With a passionate team of Mannitarians collaborating nationwide, we are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life. Please visit mannkindcorp.com to learn more
2017
Board Member
Jan 2017
EMPOWERING DREAMERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR CALLING In partnership with top universities and brand partners, Yellowbrick creates experiences that tap into passion points like fashion, sports, music, and sneakers to spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling paths for our students. Our mission is to empower the next generation of talent to achieve their calling by tapping into passion points that spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling careers. With integrated partnerships across top-tier educational institutions and brands, our courses and experiences put learners on a path toward doing what they love. Learn more at www.yellowbrick.co.
2015
CEO and Owner
Jul 2015
For almost 100 years Dale Carnegie Training has been improving the performance of organizations by improving the performance of their people. Dale Carnegie taught his first public speaking class in 1912 to a handful of adults in an upper Manhattan YMCA. Convinced that it was never too late for people to realize their full potential, Carnegie set the stage for a revolution in professional development. Today Dale Carnegie Training is present in more than 85 countries in taught in over 30 languages. And while Dale Carnegie Training has changed with the times, its core principle has remained constant: Maximizing human potential remains the key to successful business performance. At Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles we offer courses from our offices in Cerritos, CA as well as sites in Torrance, and West Covina. We conduct courses in: Leadership Skills Presentation Skills Sales Skills We offer courses in a wide variety of formats to meet the needs of every individual. We offer: Public courses In-house solutions 3-day immersion seminars 3-week accelerated programs The classic Dale Carnegie Course
Board Member
Jan 2015
Our History Founded in 1984 by Chairman Ronald S. Haft, Combined Properties is a full-service real estate firm that is headquartered in Washington, DC, with a full-service office in Beverly Hills, California. With a $1 billion portfolio comprised of 40 properties totaling 5 million square feet and a $500 million development pipeline, the firm is now branching out from its concentration on retail real estate by applying its multidisciplinary expertise in the areas of finance, development, leasing and asset management, to developing innovative mixed-use properties. Our Markets, Our Partners Our markets center on the select metropolitan areas of Washington, DC and Southern California, with a proven track record of discovering outstanding opportunities and delivering extraordinary returns. Our record of success in these highly competitive top markets is built on long-standing relationships with partners, financial institutions, tenants, municipalities and community leaders. As a mid-sized, privately held company with both geographic and niche market concentrations, Combined has the financial and creative resources to move quickly – adapting easily to market changes to achieve optimum results. Combined Properties is committed to reducing our impacts on the environment and supporting sustainable practices to better serve our tenants, community, and future generations.
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