Kalena Griffin Costa

Kalena Griffin Costa

Is the Co-Founder and CEO of One World Invested, and Co-Owner,  COO of One World Learns. 

She is an accomplished leader with 20+ years of experience with established relationships across a variety of stakeholders, a strong track record of winning and executing innovative strategies to increase sales and profitability across varied organizational structures from Fortune 100, to nimble fast-paced startups.   Kalena harnesses a unique blend of entrepreneurial, creative and analytical thinking, coupled with attention to detail, grace in closing deals, and persistence in seeking strong returns on investment.   

Prior to launching her businesses, she spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley in a variety of leadership roles in Strategy, Relationship Management and Business Development in groups such as Alternative Investments, International Private Wealth Management, and the at Work division. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Kalena spent much of her formative years at Merrill Lynch leading efforts on the Institutional and Wealth Management sides of the business as a Financial Advisor and Vice President of Global Investment Banking. Prior to this, she co-founded and sold a media company, and led corporate development efforts for a leading social enterprise organization in DC. 

Kalena serves on the Board of Directors for Partnership with Children, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing a range of social services for at-risk children in New York. She holds a BA from Bowdoin College and an MBA from Georgetown University. She currently resides in Maryland with her two young children and husband. 

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Business Advisor | Investor | Thought Leader

Investor

Kalena's approach investing is holistic; she helps well vetted founders access private capital from a curated network of investors that took her over 20 years to build.   

 

She also invests in established late-stage companies and early-stage innovative companies addressing the complex needs of the care ecosystem and modern family care needs. 

Business Advisor

Kalena helps private business owners sell their business.

 

We know this process can be intimidating,  but you are not alone... Kalena will help you achieve the best outcome for your business, and your family.  Her passion for small business ownership and experience advocating for business owners is a proven formula for success; benefitting both buyer and sellers as they enter this next phase.

Entrepreneur

Kalena understands all aspects; from starting and building to acquiring and selling a business across multiple industries.   She is the daughter of a martial arts legend and  business owner,  wife to a successful business owner,  sister to innovative business owners and an accomplished entrepreneur herself. 

Thought Leader

Kalena is an experienced key note speaker,  expert panel moderator and think tank leader.   She has authored various articles, and white papers and is  willing to participate in speaking engagements on a variety of topics.  

 

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