Kirsten launched San Francisco-based Forerunner Ventures in 2010, where she serves as Founder and Managing Partner.

As a founder, Kirsten has led efforts to raise over $1B+ from leading institutional investors and invest in more than 100 companies. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Glossier, Ritual, Faire, The Yes, Hims & Hers, Curated, and Modern Fertility. She also served on the board of Dollar Shave Club and Bonobos, two Forerunner portfolio companies with notable sale transactions. She is also a member of the Board of Directors at Nordstrom, Inc (NYSE: JWN).Kirsten has been honored in Time’s 100 Most Influential People, named a Top 20 Venture Capitalists by The New York Times in 2018 & 2017, is part of Forbes' 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017 Midas Lists, in addition to being named in the magazine’s World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.

Kirsten invests in all industries with a focus on consumer and commerce.

Away, Bonobos, Chime, Dollar Shave Club, Glossier, Hims & Hers, Hotel Tonight, Jet.com, Oura, Outdoor Voices, The Farmer's Dog, Warby Parker