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Kristen Ostro on building Strut, scaling thoughtfully, and launching VIA
Strut Consulting founder Kristen Ostro joins host Lorraine Sanders to talk about the journey from solo practitioner to scaled firm — how she grew Strut, rebranded Let's Talk Ops to VIA, built community for VC back-office operators, and learned what it really takes to scale a consulting business without losing quality or culture.
Strut's Vienna Poiesz quoted in Fortune's 2026 VC outlook
Vienna Poiesz, Director of Investor Relations at Strut Consulting, was featured in Fortune’s Term Sheet 2026 outlook on venture capital and private equity. Her perspective highlights how LP negotiating power, capital certainty, and allocator consolidation may shape fundraising strategy for venture firms in the year ahead.
Recognized in VCJ's 2026 Rising Stars list
Venture Capital Journal's annual 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list highlights the next generation of leaders shaping the VC industry — and Strut Consulting is represented. The list spans principals, partners, and operators driving impact across early-stage investing, fund operations, and firm building.
Strut Featured in Axios Pro Rata’s 2026 Market Predictions
Kristen Ostro and Vienna Poiesz were featured in Axios Pro Rata’s roundup of 2026 private market predictions, sharing perspectives on cap table cleanups, allocator dynamics, liquidity pressure, and the changing venture landscape.
Kristen Ostro on operational excellence inside 50+ VC firms
Strut Consulting CEO Kristen Ostro shares how mission, vision, and values drive operational excellence across venture capital firms, drawing on experience with over 50 VC firms, on the VC Mastermind podcast.
Kristen Ostro & Nicole Fuller on navigating the emerging fund manager ecosystem
Strut Consulting's Kristen Ostro and Nicole Fuller join the Sophie Alcorn Podcast to share what it takes for emerging fund managers to build strong operational foundations — from choosing the right service providers to navigating the complexities of venture capital from day one. A practical guide to what Strut helps clients accomplish every day.
From EA to CEO: Kristen Ostro featured in the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal profiles Strut Consulting founder Kristen Ostro, who leveraged her executive assistant career at NEA and leading VC firms to build a premier venture capital consulting firm.