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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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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, 201820 min read
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, 201820 min read
My user guide in 9 tips
I love the idea of writing a user manual for yourself and your optimal functionality, the way that Jay Desai and others have done. The...
Sarah
Aug 15, 20184 min read
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
Jun 19, 20185 min read
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 4, 20187 min read
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
May 3, 20183 min read
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, 20185 min read
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 23, 20183 min read
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 20, 20184 min read
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 19, 20187 min read
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 18, 20184 min read
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 17, 20183 min read
How to angel invest, part 2: debt, equity, and terms
Let’s talk about debt and equity, the two types of structures your angel investments will take. You’ll get more out of this series if...
Sarah
Apr 13, 20186 min read
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
Apr 12, 20182 min read
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
Jan 16, 20189 min read
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,...
Sarah
Dec 16, 20173 min read
The Enneagram in startups: finding your type
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that I’ve found useful in evaluating founders and teams. It emerged near the 4th century but...
Sarah
Oct 31, 20174 min read
Reading list: 50 books featuring AR and VR technology
Originally published on UploadVR.com. It’s no accident that many people who appreciate VR and AR are also fans of scifi books, movies,...
Sarah
Jul 27, 201710 min read
Life update: sabbatical + Vesper + angel investing
Note: I’m back at Accomplice full-time. I’m about to go on a several month quest to build out marketing for a portfolio company I love...
Sarah
Feb 7, 20173 min read
VR and AR could revolutionize construction, but there are still big challenges
Originally published on UploadVR.com. The global construction market will hit $10.3 trillion in 2020, and it’s a field where mistakes...
Sarah
Nov 22, 20165 min read
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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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