Sarah
Startup trek, episode 38: Elementary, Dear Data
Season 2, episode 3, "Elementary, Dear Data" Lesson: only talk in a meeting if you have something useful to say This post is part of my...
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Angel investor, founder, coach, and early-stage VC. Former startup person, even more former lawyer. Fan of sci-fi, free speech, weightlifting, gaming, and the Enneagram. Based in New England but working remotely.
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Sarah
- Feb 3, 2020
- 4 min
I’m an Accomplice for life (but part-time as of January)
TL;DR: I’m an Operating Partner at Accomplice as of January 2020. I’m a contractor, continuing to serve on boards, work with companies,...
Sarah
- Jan 23, 2020
- 7 min
Fundraising? Don’t say these things to investors
Ten things investors really don't like to hear when you're fundraising
Sarah
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
5 years of Rev Boston (and introducing the new cohort)
Rev has brought recognition and resources to top female talent in Boston since 2015. About twenty women per year, mostly all at the...
Sarah
- Sep 26, 2019
- 5 min
VC University (VCU) Review
Back in August I finished VC University (VCU), a program designed to teach venture finance. The course was new this year, so I figured...
Sarah
- Jul 1, 2019
- 3 min
Founders Should Never Pay to Pitch
I’m writing this in a Lyft on the way to judge a startup pitch competition, and I’m pissed. So pissed that I’m knowingly getting myself...
Sarah
- Sep 10, 2018
- 20 min
The real reasons why a VC passed on your startup
Originally published on Forbes in multiple parts. Part 1 here. You’re more likely hear about the companies that venture capitalists said...
Sarah
- Sep 10, 2018
- 20 min
The real reasons why a VC passed on your startup
Originally published on Forbes in multiple parts. Part 1 here. You’re more likely hear about the companies that venture capitalists said...
Sarah
- Jun 20, 2018
- 5 min
Is a law degree useful in VC?
Spoiler: not really. But here are the 7 ways in which it comes up. People always ask me how I moved from being a lawyer to working at...
Sarah
- May 4, 2018
- 7 min
How to angel invest, part 9: example exit scenarios, glossary, and further reading
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- May 3, 2018
- 3 min
How to angel invest, part 8: exits (AKA making money)
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- Apr 24, 2018
- 5 min
Time-saving tips from busy VCs
Doesn’t it feel sometimes like the better you do in your career, the more of your day is spent in meetings? This isn’t just true of...
Sarah
- Apr 23, 2018
- 3 min
How to angel invest, part 7: your filter, day-to-day, and syndicates
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- Apr 20, 2018
- 4 min
How to angel invest, part 6: the market opportunity and due diligence
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- Apr 19, 2018
- 7 min
How to angel invest, part 5: good founder qualities (and red flags)
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- Apr 18, 2018
- 4 min
How to angel invest, part 4: deal flow
You’ll get more out of this series if you’ve read part 1 (high-level angel investing guidelines), part 2 (debt, equity, and key terms),...
Sarah
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
How to angel invest, part 3: company stages
The earlier a company is, the more of a role you’ll typically have as an angel. Thus it’s key that you understand when to engage with...
Sarah
- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min
How to angel invest, part 1: the high-level
If you’ve never done an angel investment, it can feel like a scary, impossible thing. It conjures images of super wealthy...
Sarah
- Jan 16, 2018
- 9 min
How do you get a job in VC?
People ask me this question about seven times a week. You know what? I’m a VC, and I have no idea. I never set out to do this. My...
Sarah
- Dec 16, 2017
- 3 min
My full-time job is VC: a little clarification and a little sexism
I’m a VC full-time at Accomplice. I wrote back in February that I was going to be spending more time at one of our portfolio companies,...
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If you're building something that feels like it's out of a scifi novel, I will probably love it. Tough, tech-heavy ideas are my thing. E.g., robotics, AR/VR, gaming, and the future of consumer health.
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