Lauren Kolodny is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Acrew Capital, where she invests in companies transforming financial services through AI and technology. Her investment focus spans fintech, consumer technology, and enterprise software.

Lauren led Chime’s Series A in 2016 and supported the company at the board through its 2025 IPO. Her investments also include Alix, Bilt, Catena, Crux, Divvy (acquired by Bill.com), Gusto, Invisible Technologies, Plaid, and Wispr Flow.

Before co-founding Acrew, Lauren was a partner at Aspect Ventures. Previously, she worked in product marketing at Google, helping build Google Workspace and leading the launch of Google Drive. She began her career developing technology partnerships for the Clinton Foundation in India.

Lauren is a three-time Forbes Midas List honoree and was named to Barron’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. She serves on Stanford GSB’s Trust and is a Trustee Emerita of Brown University.