Kirsten Green is the Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner, the consumer-driven venture capital firm partnering with ambitious teams redefining categories.
Combining an unconventional and powerful blend of professional experiences and acquired investment expertise, Kirsten launched San Francisco-based Forerunner in 2012, and has since led the firm to raise nearly $3 billion in assets under management.
Kirsten's 25+ years of evaluation and investment success stem from a combination of product savvy, consumer insight, and a thesis-driven approach, which has been the basis of all her investments — from pre-revenue startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. Under Kirsten's leadership, Forerunner has been an early investor and partner to Chime ($CHYM), Hims&Hers ($HIMS), Faire, OURA, Decagon, The Farmer's Dog, Novig, Fora, Wonder, Warby Parker ($WRBY), and many more.
Kirsten has made nine appearances on the Forbes Midas List, been named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women list multiple times, and has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 people of the year. Kirsten is also a member of the Board of the National Venture Capital Association, a Founding Member of All Raise, and a mentor for emerging fund managers through Screendoor.
