Kira Farris

Kira Farris is an accomplished professional with expertise in venture capital, technology, and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as a Venture Capital Associate at the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund, Kira focuses on sourcing and conducting due diligence for pre-seed and seed stage startups. Previous experience includes a Summer Associate role at JetBlue Ventures and an MBA Internship at Stackwell, where Kira developed partnerships with the Detroit Pistons and supported go-to-market strategies for a fintech startup. Kira's background also includes a Senior Consulting Analyst position at Fidelity Investments, fellowship work at MovingWorlds Institute, and various roles in sales and research at State Street, BuzzFeed, and Hypatia Capital Group. Kira holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.