Candice Hunter Corby
Hidden Star Capital – President & Chief Executive Officer
Candice Corby is the CEO & President of Hidden Star Equity Fund and responsible for managing all facets of Hidden Star Capital’s business internationally. Hidden Star Capital’s strategy for our equity fund investing in women and minority businesses aims to attract the right investors, source promising opportunities, and establish ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.
Ms. Corby has over 20 years of experience in the C-suite having served as the youngest ever CFO of a public company unit at age 26 and having held numerous CEO, CFO and COO leadership appointments throughout her career. Ms. Corby has a track record of exceeding revenue, profit, process and diversity objectives. She has robust experience building global multi-location and industry go-to market strategies and is a strong relationshipbuilder, negotiator and driver of unsurpassed customer satisfaction. She has led and motivated worldwide teams and managed P&Ls exceeding $300m.
*Mrs. Corby will become an employee of the Hidden Star Equity Fund when and if we raise sufficient funds to commence operations.
Candice has had a very successful investment track record over her career:
- Oversees operations and strategy of organizations that support women entrepreneurs and leaders across various sectors and regions.
- Successful Investment Track Record – Invested $1.5M and delivered $27M; MOIC Multiple of 18.0x.
- Has been recognized and received multiple prestigious awards for her career-long support of women and equality.
As the Former CEO of Purpose Legal Solutions, Ms. Corby demonstrated remarkable expertise in transforming legal services on a global scale. With a career rich in experience with international law firms, she played a crucial role in guiding purpose through significant growth and restructuring phases. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic approach to
enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of legal services, particularly in leveraging technology and innovative solutions.
This focus has positioned Purpose as a key player in the evolving landscape of legal solutions. Corby’s skill in navigating the complexities of global legal services and her contributions to operational excellence in this sector stand out as key highlights of her professional journey. Ms. Corby executed a successful exit of Purpose Legal to private equity in 2021 with an 18X MOIC.
Referred to as a born leader, Ms. Corby is highly sought after in her Austin community to boldly bring her talents and promote philanthropic efforts beyond their borders. She is a frequent speaker on diversity and inclusion and women’s initiatives including: Delivering the 2017 Commencement Address to the University of Arkansas – Little Rock, Podcast interviewee by Relativity Stellar Women in e-Discovery; Panelist, Relativity Fest 2020; and a Featured guest on “Empowering Women in Law” – SHEroVIBES Webinars.
*Mrs. Corby will become an employee of the Hidden Star Equity Fund when and if we raise sufficient funds to commence operations.
Achievements
- United Nations and RFBF Global Business and Interfaith Peace medal for advocacy
- Award of Distinguishment from H.E. President of Egypt
- Woman of the Decade in Law & Leadership – Women Economic Forum
- Women of Excellence – Women Economic Forum
- Business Leader of the Year Finalist – Women in Technology Awards USA
- Distinguished Alumni & Commencement Speaker – University of Arkansas – Little Rock
- Best CEOs – Austin Business Journal
- Top 10 Up and Coming Female CEO’s – doCEO
- Guest Lecturer – University of Texas