Kim T. Folsom
InvestorFounder, Chairperson & CEO at Founders First Capital Partners
Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
Writes $2M checks
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About
Kim T. Folsom, a serial tech entrepreneur (seven startups, three exits, two IPOs), leverages repeat-founder experience to prioritize cash-flow discipline and non-dilutive, revenue-based programs that build bankability for underinvested entrepreneurs.
Invests in
Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSector Agnostic
Experience
- Founders First Capital PartnersFounder, Chairperson and CEOcurrent2015 — presentGreater San Diego Area
- Founders First CDCFounder and Board of Trustees Presidentcurrent2016 — presentGreater San Diego Area
- Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoCommunity Advisory Council - Council Membercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- National UniversityAdjunct Professor2016 — 2022Greater San Diego Area
- REEL QualifiedCo-Founder, CEO and Chief Revenue Officer2013 — 2015Greater San Diego Area
- University of PhoenixAdjunct Professor2006 — 2015Greater San Diego Area
- ShowUhow, Inc.Founder, CEO and Chief Revenue Officer2008 — 2014
- Drivecam, Inc.General Manager and VP of Services and Utilities Sector2006 — 2008Greater San Diego Area
- Momentum Solutions, Inc.Principal2002 — 2007
- SeminarSource.IncCEO, Founder1996 — 2001
- National Dispatch Center, Inc.Director, Business Services & New Venture Program Management1994 — 1996
- Luce ForwardSenior Law Firm Administrator, Finance and Technology Management1990 — 1993
Skills & more
Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Strategic Partnerships99Business Development73Strategy66Marketing Strategy52Business Strategy33Strategic Planning31Product Marketing23Sales20Marketing14Social Media Marketing12
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Social MediaDigital MarketingAdvertisingMarketing CommunicationsDigital MediaIntegrationEvent ManagementOperations ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingCRMTeam BuildingFrom Kim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Founders First Capital Partners
Jeremy Neilson
Executive Officer at Founders First Capital Partners
John Smith
CEO & Founder at Founders First Capital Partners
Michael Davis
Head of Underwriting at Founders First Capital Partners
Richard Thoms
Executive Officer at Founders First Capital Partners
Sarah Johnson
Chief Operations Officer at Founders First Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kim T. Folsom?
- Kim T. Folsom, a serial tech entrepreneur (seven startups, three exits, two IPOs), leverages repeat-founder experience to prioritize cash-flow discipline and non-dilutive, revenue-based programs that build bankability for underinvested entrepreneurs.
- Where does Kim T. Folsom work?
- Kim T. Folsom is Founder, Chairperson & CEO at Founders First Capital Partners.
- What does Kim T. Folsom invest in?
- Kim T. Folsom invests in Enterprise Software, Impact & Social Good, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Kim T. Folsom write?
- Kim T. Folsom typically writes checks of $2M.
- Where did Kim T. Folsom go to school?
- Kim T. Folsom studied at Harvard Business School (Owners and Presidents Program, Business); City University of Seattle (Doctor of Arts); Pepperdine University (MBA).
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Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Also attended City University of Seattle9
Shara LopossaExecutive Assistant at ATW PartnersMichael LunaCX Director & General Manager, Greece at AnyRoadStan PavlovskyFounder at ecoATMDr Aarati PatilFounder at gynovedaCallie ChristensenChief Brand Officer at SlumberkinsJo MastersonExecutive Officer, Director at 2Morrow
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Also attended Pepperdine University85
Kenneth KellerAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersDr. John L Evans JrVenture Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalKelly KoVice President of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Flare Capital PartnersJerel DavisManaging Director at Versant VenturesJasmine EssalatSenior Recruiter at Red Cell IncubationNia PatelVice President at Electric Feel Ventures Llc
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Also attended San Diego State University243
Lucas SchaubelInvestor at DN CapitalJohn GregerCPO & Portfolio Partner at Burda Principal InvestmentsAditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire VenturesEmily NorwoodManager, Marketing at Sapphire VenturesEmily StanfordInvestor at Notable CapitalMarienne CaroMarketing Lead at Qualcomm Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Founders First Capital Partners2
Also worked at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco20
Anita PramodaExecutive Advisor at TCVBrad WiskirchenInvestor at EPIC VENTURESMarissa Ramirez de ChanlatteFellow, Robotics & Computer Vision at Prime Movers LabDan SkaffCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Radicle ImpactJeff RunnfeldtChief Investment Officer, Multi-Manager Group at Fortress Investment GroupRuss MacToughManaging Director at Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures
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Also worked at National University5
Also worked at University of Phoenix13
Paul KimLearning & Development at Roble VenturesMichael ShattuckFounder at SoonColleen HiltonFounder at AlliconnectKathy HendersonChief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer at Hound LabsAleksandr ZhukChief Information Security Officer at SFOXBeth CarlsCo-Founder at OneSeventeen Media
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