Well Connected

Kelly Hoey is a serial networker. And that's exactly how the former bankruptcy lawyer was named one of five women changing the world through venture capitalism and entrepreneurship according to Forbes, one of 25 Smartest Women on Twitter from Fast Company, and one of 100 most influential tech women on Twitter by Business Insider. She's also a moderator of special roundtable discussions for Apple and Google around the world.

Hoey, 48, is the chief marketing officer of Cuurio, an index of 700 digital startups that helps match big brands and agencies to relevant startups. She's also a founder of Women Innovate Mobile - an accelerator focused on digital ventures founded by women. Hoey has advised more than 50 startups since she transitioned to work in the industry in 2009.

Although Hoey declined to share the New York City-based Cuurio's revenues or details on clients, the company's website boasts testimonials from executives of Hotwire PR, L'Oreal, and Critical Mass.