Kirk Allen

Kirk holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Masters in Public Policy with a Concentration in Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Colby College, where he earned a BA in economics and played basketball.

Kirk is an investor and adviser focused on effective management and leadership. He is currently developing Alignment Theory, with the objective of helping individuals and groups achieve better outcomes by making better decisions and building better relationships. Previously, Kirk co-led the re-founding of a hedge fund manager as a venture capital firm, built the team and organization, developed the investment strategy, and managed the firm and its funds. He has led investments in companies including Gusto, Seek Thermal, and ProcessUnity, and has supported investments in companies including Coupang, HireVue, and Artemis Health. His other professional experiences include management consulting at Bain & Company.