Kristen Ostro

Kristen Ostro, Founder and CEO of Strut Consulting, has a rich background in venture capital, trained under industry icon Dick Kramlich at NEA. She discusses the importance of establishing a clear mission, vision, and values (MVV) framework for venture capital firms to align their cultures and attract talent. Kristen highlights common pitfalls when firms neglect the MVV exercise and shares actionable tips for embedding these principles into hiring and branding. Her insights offer a transformative roadmap for building resilient and values-driven organizations in a competitive landscape.