Whitnie Narcisse

Partner
First Round Capital

Whitnie Narcisse is an Operating Partner at First Round. She manages the services and teams that support First Round companies, including go-to-market, talent, community, and technology, and also manages internal People Operations at the firm. She is a San Francisco native, loves all things Bay Area sports, and has 3 cute-but-exhausting children.

How to Scale an Incredible Company Culture

Tara Viswanathan, CEO of Rupa Health, and Whitnie Narcisse, partner at First Round Capital, will have an insightful session on how to scale an incredible company culture. This conversation will touch on the challenges and strategies of maintaining a strong company culture while quickly scaling a startup.

Tara will share her experiences balancing the demands of high-growth with employee well-being, talking about how Rupa Health navigates the tension between profit and purpose. 

The session will talk about planning in a fast-paced environment, the importance of experimentation and courage in leadership, and the personal and professional costs and benefits of scaling at warp speed.