Kelli Saulny is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Corridor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in problem-first founders across the U.S. Southeast who are leading evolutionary innovation.

At Corridor, she focuses on opportunities at the intersection of regional strength and global demand—backing founders solving systemic challenges across infrastructure, climate, the future of work, improving health outcomes, and experience-driven economies. Through this lens, Kelli invests in companies that deliver strong financial returns while removing constraints and reducing structural harm locally, with impact that scales nationally and globally.

With nearly two decades of experience in operations, partnerships, and business growth, Kelli has built her career helping early-stage companies scale with intention. She began her career at Carol’s Daughter, where, as Director of Operations, she helped grow the company into a nationally recognized brand, culminating in its acquisition by L’Oréal USA. She later served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Camelback Ventures, where she led investment, ecosystem development, and advocacy efforts to increase access to capital for underrepresented founders.

A proud New Orleanian, Kelli is also the Founder of You’re Welcome New Orleans, a narrative and culture initiative dedicated to shaping how the city defines its future. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, capital, and community—driving transformation in the Southeast and positioning the region as a catalyst for broader national impact.