Colleen Foster

Colleen Foster is a general partner at Amboy Street Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to women's health and sexual wellness startups. At Amboy Street, she leads operations and partnerships and is a member of the investment committee. Foster joined Amboy Street after more than 20 years at Goldman Sachs, where she was a partner managing a global commodities franchise valued at more than $1 billion. Prior to Goldman Sachs, she developed new business lines for commodity trading houses and corporations, focusing on client development, scalability, and brand recognition.

During her tenure at Goldman Sachs, Foster led the firm's global commodities franchise and served on the Client Business Standards Committee. She advised Fortune 500 CEOs, business leaders, and investors, leveraging her expertise in the complexities of the commodities markets. In addition to her role at Amboy Street Ventures, Foster serves as an independent director at DESRI, Inc., and previously held the position of global head at Goldman Sachs.

Foster is also an advocate for women's health and reproductive rights. She has spent more than 10 years at Planned Parenthood, serving as treasurer of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and as board chair of Planned Parenthood Direct. Her background in finance, business development, and investment banking has contributed to protecting access to healthcare for underserved communities across the Midwest, Northwest, Alaska, Idaho, and Hawaii. Foster also serves on the board of directors of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, supporting civil rights initiatives including voting rights and public safety reform.

Her transition into venture capital reflects her belief that investing in women's health is both a moral imperative and a sound financial strategy. Amboy Street Ventures, which positions itself as the first venture capital firm focused on underserved women's health and sexual health startups, closed its debut $20 million fund with Foster playing a central role. As a general partner, she has highlighted the discipline and resourcefulness of founders in this sector. Foster has been recognized by Forbes for her leadership among women investors and her long-standing commitment to Planned Parenthood, where she serves on the board of its telehealth platform.

Foster is a frequent speaker at major industry forums, including the Milken Institute Global Conference, which brings together leaders in business, finance, health, and public policy. Her career spans Wall Street and impact-driven venture investing, positioning her as a credible voice on the intersection of capital markets, gender equity, and the future of healthcare.