Founders First Capital Partners
Kim T. Folsom is the founder, chairperson and CEO of Founders First Capital Partners. Kim has also served as an adjunct professor at National University, teaching graduate-level courses in strategic business management, global marketing strategy, operational management, financial management, corporate technology innovation, entrepreneurship and venture financing of start-up and early stage companies.
Before their work in academia, Ms. Folsom was the founder, CEO and Chief Revenue Officer of ShowUhow, Inc., a company that developed and delivered video-based instructions for do-it-yourself projects. Kim grew the company from its inception in 2008 to a successful exit in 2014.
Ms. Folsom is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and has been instrumental in helping to launch and grow numerous businesses. Kim is a sought-after speaker and advisor, and their work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines.
Kim T. Folsom holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BSIS with a Major in IDS and Minor coursework in Economics from San Diego State University.