STARTUP QUESTIONS ANSWERED.Startups are hard work. Resources are scarce, time is tight and you're often working in uncharted territory. When everything is going great, there's nothing better. But sometimes you have an issue that you'd like to discuss with someone. Or maybe you just have a general startup question. Getting perspectives from entrepreneurs and investors who have built successful startups can be invaluable in those cases. That's where FounderLine comes in.
FounderLine's host, Joe Beninato, has started, advised and invested in dozens of startups. Each week, Joe and a guest entrepreneur or investor will share insights and advice with you LIVE. Email or Tweet your questions and learn how others have tackled similar issues. |
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Twitter: @kirstenagreen
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Kirsten brings 20+ years of investment
experience to her role as Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner Ventures, having
successfully evaluated and invested in countless consumer oriented businesses,
from pre-revenue startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.
Her ability to draw connections between large and small companies ensures a well-rounded perspective on successful business models, operational and market issues, and consumer trends. She combines an experience- and thesis-driven approach with a consumer centric view to identify compelling brand platforms and partner with visionary entrepreneurs. As the Founder of Forerunner, Kirsten has raised in excess of $120M from leading institutional investors and invested in 30+ early stage companies. She currently serves on Board of Directors of several Forerunner portfolio companies including: Bonobos, BloomThat, Dollar Shave Club, Glossier, Retention Science. Prior to Forerunner, Kirsten was an equity research analyst and investor at Banc of America Securities, formerly Montgomery Securities, covering publically traded retail and consumer stocks. Kirsten graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Business Economics, and holds a CPA license and a CFA certification. |
UPCOMING guests
May 27, 2015
Jason Lemkin Storm Ventures |
June 3, 2015
Jessica Livingston Y Combinator |
