Mike Forster

Mike Forster currently serves as a Venture Partner at AfterWork Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm where he contributes to the evaluation and strategic support of emerging technology startups. Prior to transitioning into the venture capital sector, he held the senior position of Vice President of AI and Data Strategy at Yum! Brands, a major multinational fast-food corporation. Within this extensive corporate ecosystem, Forster previously directed data strategy and marketing technology operations for KFC Global, managing complex, large-scale digital transformation initiatives across various international consumer markets. At AfterWork Ventures, he now applies his specialized enterprise technology expertise to assist the broader investment team in identifying promising startup founders and scaling technical portfolio companies. His professional background centers on the strategic intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced enterprise data architecture, marketing technology, and early-stage venture capital investments.