ABOUT
Sarah Tavel is a General Partner at Benchmark, a prestigious venture capital firm. She focuses on investments in consumer businesses, enterprise software, and the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Sarah has led Benchmark's investments in companies like Chainalysis and Hipcamp, and she currently serves on their boards.
Before joining Benchmark, Sarah was a Partner at Greylock Partners, where she led investments in companies like Sonder and Gixo. She also worked at Pinterest as one of its first 35 employees, serving as the product lead for search, recommendations, machine vision, and pin quality. Earlier in her career, she was Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she sourced the firm's investment in Pinterest.
Sarah holds a degree in Philosophy from Harvard University, showcasing her unique blend of analytical and creative thinking.
BEFORE RICHES
Before Sarah Tavel became a successful venture capitalist, she had a diverse career path. She started at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she sourced the firm's investment in Pinterest. Later, she joined Pinterest as one of its first 35 employees, serving as the product lead for search, recommendations, machine vision, and pin quality. Her work at Pinterest helped her gain valuable experience in product management and scaling a tech company.
Sarah also worked at Greylock Partners as a Partner, leading investments in companies like Sonder and Gixo. These roles provided her with the expertise and network that eventually led her to become a General Partner at Benchmark.
HOW SHE MADE 1st MILLION
Sarah Tavel built her fortune through her successful career in venture capital and early-stage investments. As a General Partner at Benchmark, she has led investments in transformative companies like Chainalysis, Hipcamp, and Cambly, which have achieved significant growth and recognition.
Before joining Benchmark, Sarah worked at Greylock Partners, where she led investments in companies like Sonder and Gixo. Her early career at Bessemer Venture Partners included sourcing the firm's investment in Pinterest, where she later joined as one of its first 35 employees. At Pinterest, she played a key role in scaling the company during its hyper-growth phase.
Sarah's ability to identify high-potential startups and her expertise in scaling businesses have been instrumental in her financial success.