Kirby Winfield is a well-known startup operator and investor based in the Pacific Northwest. He is the Founding General Partner at Ascend.vc, the most successful pre-seed stage venture fund in the region. He has a wealth of experience, having been a founding team member and operating executive of two tech IPOs - Go2Net and Marchex. Kirby has also been a two-time venture capital-backed CEO, with AdXpose and Dwellable. Kirby has invested in over 80 startups and is a board member at Bean Box, Keepe, and SyncFloor. He also serves as Board Chair for Special Olympics of Washington and is an active member of the Seattle Prep School Board of Trustees. Kirby is a well-rounded individual who enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with his family.