Kjerstin Erickson

Kjerstin Erickson is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in technology and marketplace businesses. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Arising Ventures, Kjerstin also holds positions as Board Member at UpCounsel, Managing Partner at Abstract and Enduring Retail Audit, and Chair of the Board of Directors at Jyve. Previous roles include co-founding and leading Public Market, founding and serving as CEO of Simbi, and overseeing strategic projects at GuideStar. Kjerstin's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and a course in Entrepreneurship from Y Combinator. Kjerstin's work spans non-profit, retail, and legal sectors, demonstrating a commitment to innovative solutions and social impact.