Kj Sidberry

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