Monique Covington

Monique Covington is the VP of Administration and Partner at Operator Collective, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. In this role, she manages fund operations and serves on the investment committee for the firm's $45 million debut fund, which exceeded its initial $30 million target by raising capital from over 100 technology executives. Prior to joining Operator Collective, Covington held various operational and administrative leadership positions at Rocket Lawyer, Christine Mathews Consulting, and Acendi Interactive. She has also collaborated with organizations like BLCK VC to launch the Black Venture Institute, aiming to increase diversity among limited partners alongside executives from companies such as Stripe and Gusto. Her current focus remains on scaling early-stage B2B startups that have achieved product-market fit while optimizing internal fund operations and expanding operator-led investment models.