Venture Capitalist & Technology Investor; Founder & Managing Partner at Type Capital; Former Partner at Google Ventures
Terri Burns Biography
Terri Burns is a venture capitalist and the founder and managing partner of Type Capital, an early-stage venture firm specializing in pre-seed and seed investments in digital consumer companies, developer tools, and artificial intelligence. Burns established Type Capital after serving as a partner at Google Ventures, where she focused on investments in digital consumer technology and became the youngest and first Black woman partner at the firm.
A graduate of New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Burns began her career as an associate product manager at Twitter, contributing to the development of the home timeline, and previously worked as a front-end engineer at Venmo.
Burns led investments in companies such as Locker Room (acquired by Spotify), HAGS (acquired by Snapchat), and Partiful, and participated in board work with Bloom Tech and Kitchen United. She is also co-founder of TLC Investment Collective, which has invested in companies including Stytch, SelectStar, and TRM Labs. Across both investment vehicles, Burns has returned invested capital and achieved significant markups.
Type Capital invests in founders advancing social and technological innovation, with a focus on Gen Z entrepreneurs and early-stage digital consumer startups. Burns emphasizes efficiency and independent decision-making in venture capital, prioritizing early conviction over following industry trends.
Burns has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee for Venture Capital and has served as a three-time co-chair of Fortune Magazine's Brainstorm Tech Conference. She has delivered keynote speeches at institutions such as Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, and Teen Vogue. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Fortune Magazine, TechCrunch, Business Insider, CNBC, and the book "The Power Law." Burns became the youngest member to serve on the New York University Board of Trustees and has served on the board of the nonprofit Brave Initiatives, supporting coding education for girls from underserved communities.
Terri Burns Videos
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