Empowering Growth in the Heart of Houston

Karen Yeates is a Trinidad & Tobago-born entrepreneurship ecosystem builder, innovation strategist, and certified mentor with 15+ years of experience accelerating high-growth businesses across the U.S. and internationally. Founder of Excel to Elevate LLC and former SCORE Houston Vice President, Karen works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, government contracting strategy, and leadership development — helping founders, organizations, and cities build the conditions where innovation thrives.