Kirsten Newbold-Knipp

Kirsten Newbold-Knipp is an accomplished executive and advisor with a diverse background in leadership roles across various companies and sectors. Kirsten has served as a Limited Partner and CEO Advisor at Stage 2 Capital, as well as CEO Advisor positions at AptEdge, Arcade, and Drafted. Currently, Kirsten is a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, focusing on early-stage investments and providing insights to portfolio companies. As a Startup Mentor at Ministry of Awesome, Kirsten contributes to the development of New Zealand's knowledge-based economy. Kirsten was the Chief Executive Officer at AskNicely, overseeing a significant turnaround and growth strategy, and served as Chief Marketing Officer at FullStory, where leadership and marketing efforts drove substantial growth. Kirsten holds an MBA in IT & Business Transformation from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BS from Cornell University in Hotel Administration.