What check size does Christine Herron write?

Christine Herron typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

Where did Christine Herron go to school?

Christine Herron studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Columbia University (Bachelor's Degree, English).

Christine Herron

Former Principal at First Round Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Christine Herron is an early-stage technology investor and startup advisor who serves as a mentor at StartX. She co-led the Intel Capital Diversity Fund and previously held investing roles at First Round Capital, Omidyar Network, and Geocapital Partners, and was a founder or early employee at GiftWorks, Mercury2, and NetObjects. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA from Columbia University, and serves on the board of directors of Alonzo King's LINES Ballet.

Experience

StartXMentorcurrent2010 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
500 StartupsVenture Advisor2010 — 2020
Bullpen CapitalAdvisor2016 — 2019San Francisco, California, United States
Intel CapitalDirector2010 — 2018Santa Clara, California, United States
Brit + CoBoard Of Directors2016 — 2018
Two Bit CircusBoard Observer2015 — 2018
Goldbely.comBoard Of Directors2013 — 2018
Movable InkBoard Of Directors2013 — 2018
E la Carte Inc.Board Of Directors2013 — 2018Redwood City, CA
JelliBoard Of Directors2011 — 2018
SmartZipBoard Of Directors2010 — 2018
YummlyBoard Observer2010 — 2017
StorenvyBoard Of Directors2013 — 2014
First Round CapitalPrincipal2008 — 2010
Better Finance, Inc. (formerly BillFloat, Inc.)Board Observer2010
DoubleVerifyBoard Observer2009 — 2010
Outright.comBoard Observer2009 — 2010
XobniBoard Observer2008 — 2010
Get SatisfactionBoard Observer2008 — 2010
MINTBoard Observer2008 — 2009
Omidyar NetworkDirector, Investments2005 — 2007
DiggBoard Observer2006 — 2007
Mission ResearchVice President of Marketing and Acting President2003 — 2005
Cycle PartnersPrincipal2001 — 2005
Mercury2Founder and CEO1999 — 2001
NetObjectsSenior Product Manager1997 — 1999
MicrosoftProduct Manager1996
Geocapital PartnersAssociate1992 — 1995

Skills & more

Pattern RecognitionTeam BuildingLeadership DevelopmentNon-profits11Private Equity28Market Analysis4Venture Capital99Open Source4Corporate Governance6Advertising3New Media23Software9

+12 more

GamblingStart-upsNonprofitsStrategySaaSEntrepreneurshipCloud ComputingProduct ManagementStrategic PartnershipsDue DiligenceE-commerceInvestments

Languages English · Spanish

From Christine's professional profile.

Network8

Josh KopelmanScout

Founder and Partner at First Round Capital

Andy BoszhardtScout

Founder and Managing Partner at Great Oaks Venture Capital

Dan JonesScout

Managing Partner at Jigsaw VC

Gary ClaytonScout

Investor at Relay Ventures

Dave McClure

General Partner at Practical Venture Capital

Kent Goldman

Founder at Upside Partnership

Matt Gorin

Managing Partner at Contour Venture Partners

Michael Arrington

Co-Founder of CrunchFund (now Tuesday Capital)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christine Herron?: Christine Herron is an early-stage technology investor and startup advisor who serves as a mentor at StartX. She co-led the Intel Capital Diversity Fund and previously held investing roles at First Round Capital, Omidyar Network, and Geocapital Partners, and was a founder or early employee at GiftWorks, Mercury2, and NetObjects. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA from Columbia University, and serves on the board of directors of Alonzo King's LINES Ballet.
What check size does Christine Herron write?: Christine Herron typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Christine Herron go to school?: Christine Herron studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Columbia University (Bachelor's Degree, English).