Finance, Soccer, and Startups: The Journey of Skye Henderson

Skye Henderson is a Spokane native who’s spent his career bridging finance, community, and innovation across the Inland Northwest.From collegiate soccer at Whitworth University to managing financial operations for the Seattle Sounders, Skye’s journey reflects a unique blend of grit, strategy, and local pride.In this episode of the Launchpad Innovators Podcast, Skye shares how his path led him from Big Four accounting to managing venture investments at Cowles Ventures—supporting startups at every stage of growth while helping build Spokane’s innovation ecosystem from the ground up.We talk about what founders need to succeed, how investment strategies are evolving, and why community-driven innovation is critical to the region’s future.This is the Launchpad Innovators Podcast. I’m Bill Kalivas — and this is my conversation with Skye Henderson.