Kara Nortman is a well-known managing partner at Upfront, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California. She has had an accomplished career as an entrepreneur and investor, co-founding children’s e-commerce company Moonfrye and spending seven years at IAC as co-head of the company’s mergers and acquisitions group. Equipped with excellent academic pedigree, Kara studied at the prestigious Princeton University and later joined the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Kara Nortman's diverse experience in business, entrepreneurship and investment has positioned her as a key player in the tech industry. She is a founding member of All Raise, an organization focused on increasing diversity in the venture capital industry, and the founder of Angel City Football Club, a professional soccer team based in Los Angeles. Kara’s remarkable journey is truly an inspiration for young and aspiring women entrepreneurs and investors.