Kirsten Green
Founding Partner, Forerunner
About
https://www.kirstengreen.me/ Combining a unique and unconventional blend of professional history and acquired investment experience, Kirsten launched San Francisco-based Forerunner Ventures in 2010, where she serves as Founder and Managing Partner. In an unpredictable consumer landscape, Kirsten’s 20+ years of evaluation and investment success stems from a combination of product savvy, consumer insight and a thesis-driven approach that has been the basis of all her investments — from pre-revenue startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. As a founder, Kirsten has led efforts to raise over $1B+ from leading institutional investors and invest in more than 100 companies.
Work Experience
Jul 2012 - Present (14y 4m)
Forerunner is a SF-based venture capital firm focused on understanding the mindset of the modern consumer and identifying the founders poised to deliver what they need and meet the market potential. By supporting entrepreneurs with funding, strategic wisdom, and consumer insight — our “CQ” — we help transform industries and drive culture forward. We’ve used our combined expertise to support trailblazing companies like Chime, Faire, Glossier, Warby Parker, ŌURA, Fora, Duckbill, Fay Nutrition, and dozens more.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4y 11m)
Equity research analyst following the Specialty Retail sector.
Oct 1996 - May 1997 (7m)
Sep 1993 - Oct 1996 (3y 1m)
