Kirsten Green
“Closing the remains a persistent issue in finance, but the women who operate in this world are strong advocates. We need to continue growing our space of inclusion and acceptance. Working side by side with women really is the first step toward understanding the specific needs and concerns of women.”
How to do better: “Make a focused effort to listen to your female colleagues, be democratic in your actions and forge the important and needed evolution in an industry that is seriously lacking in diversity. And, for goodness’ sake, please stop any inappropriate sexual innuendos or worse!”
—Kirsten Green is founder of San Francisco–based VC firm Forerunner Ventures, which has invested in more than 40 startups since its launch in 2010; among its portfolio companies are Bonobos, Hotel Tonight, Jet.com and Warby Parker. forerunnerventures.com
