Karen Mills is a venture capital expert who heads up the MMP Group. She was a founding member and manager of Solera Capital until 2007. She has been a part of President-elect Barack Obama's Small Business Administration transition team. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Mills was nominated to become the next administrator for the Small Business Administration.CNN.com: Obama to tap Karen Mills... (December 19, 2008)

"With Karen Mills at the helm, America's small businesses will have a partner in Washington to create jobs and spur growth. As a venture capitalist who invests in small businesses, Karen understands the challenges faced by both small business owners and the workers they employ." - Barack ObamaCNN.com: Obama to tap Karen Mills... (December 19, 2008)

"Small business will be an important focus of this administration as we work our way through these difficult economic times." - Karen MillsWashingtonPost.com: Obama taps venture capitalist... (December 19, 2008)