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Kj Sidberry

Principal at GV

KJ Sidberry

KJ Sidberry is a Partner at GV (Google Ventures), where he focuses on early-stage consumer companies.12 He is based in New York City.13

Background

  • Grew up in two separate households, developing a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship (his father's focus) and education (his mother's)1
  • Academically pursued neurobiology and computer science at Harvard University, where he earned a B.A. in computer science13
  • Combines his studies with his upbringing to connect more deeply with entrepreneurs and solve the most salient consumer needs1

Career

  • Previously worked as a Principal at Forerunner Ventures for 6 years, focusing on consumer startups123
  • Worked as a consultant at Accenture and The Boston Consulting Group, performing pricing strategy, due diligence, industry analysis, and growth planning for leading technology-focused enterprises13

Investing Approach

  • Sees the world as filled with "glitches" - irregularities, malfunctions, and flaws to be fixed - and views each as an opportunity for change and revision12
  • Advocates for opportunities that start with a "need state" and ultimately materialize into novel solution sets12

Current Role

  • Joined GV in 2023 as a Partner, based in New York1235
  • Focuses on early-stage consumer technology companies24
  • Part of GV's investing team, supporting the NYC startup ecosystem56

Highlights

May 8 · x.com
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KJ Sidberry (@KJSidz) / X
Sidberry sails ahead at GV - - Global Corporate Venturing
Sidberry sails ahead at GV - - Global Corporate Venturing

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Location

New York, New York, United States