Kirsten Green is a trailblazing venture capitalist and the Founder & Managing Partner of Forerunner Ventures, a firm specializing in consumer-focused investments. Since its inception in 2010, Forerunner Ventures has raised over $2 billion in assets and invested in more than 100 companies, including Glossier, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Hims & Hers.
Kirsten's career beg...
Kristi Toliver is a talented basketball player and coach who has made a significant impact in the WNBA. Born on January 27, 1987, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, she has achieved remarkable milestones:
WNBA Champion: Kristi won championships in 2016 with the Los Angeles Sparks and in 2019 with the Washington Mystics.
NCAA Champion: She played a pivotal role in leading the University...
Kerri Walsh Jennings is a legendary beach volleyball player and one of the most decorated athletes in the sport's history. Born on August 15, 1978, in Santa Clara, California, she has achieved incredible milestones:
Three Olympic Gold Medals: She won gold at the 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, and 2012 London Olympics with her iconic partner, Misty May-Treanor.
Olympic Bronze Medali...
In 2011, while completing her MBA at Harvard, Lake founded Stitch Fix from her apartment, aiming to revolutionize the retail industry by combining technology and personal styling. The company went public in 2017, making her the youngest female founder to lead an initial public offering at that time. ...
Katie Ledecky is a phenomenal swimmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest female swimmers of all time. Born on March 17, 1997, in Washington, D.C., she has achieved unparalleled success in her career, earning 9 Olympic gold medals and 21 World Championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer.
Katie holds world records in the 800-meter and 1500-meter freest...
Kristen Hartke is a food writer, recipe developer, and culinary producer known for her work in plant-based cooking and food journalism. She has contributed to publications such as The Washington Post, NPR, Food & Wine, and Eating Well. Kristen's career includes roles in restaurants, culinary producing for celebrity chefs, and managing a cooperative art gallery. She has also wor...
Kimberly Grant is the Chief Strategy Officer at Inspire Brands, a global multi-brand restaurant company. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she has held leadership roles across various organizations. Kimberly previously served as the CEO of José Andrés Group, where she significantly expanded the company's revenue model. She also worked as the Global H...
Katherine Miller is the Vice President of Impact at the James Beard Foundation, where she leads initiatives to create a sustainable food system and drive positive change in the culinary industry. She is the founding executive director of the Chef Action Network and developed the Foundation's signature training program, the Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change. Katherine has be...
