Sarah
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...
top of page
Angel investor, founder, and early-stage VC. Former startup person, even more former lawyer. Fan of scifi, free speech, weightlifting, gaming, the Enneagram...looking for and consumed by futuristic, crazy tech and people.
Technology Investing | SarahADowney.com | Boston
Search
Sarah
- Aug 15, 2018
- 4 min
My user guide in 10 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
- 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 13, 2018
- 6 min
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 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,...
Sarah
- Oct 31, 2017
- 4 min
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
- Jul 27, 2017
- 10 min
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
- Feb 7, 2017
- 3 min
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
- Nov 22, 2016
- 5 min
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
- Oct 28, 2016
- 13 min
How Niantic should roll out Gen II in Pokémon Go
Originally published on UploadVR.com. There’s a lot of speculation right now around how Niantic will introduce the next generation of...
CONTACT
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.
bottom of page