Natalie Dillon is a San Francisco native with a proven track record in identifying consumer trends and meeting people who defy the odds. Her passion for studying consumer businesses, relationship building, and intellectual curiosity has led her to become an Investor at Susa Ventures where she worked with the team to source and help diligence several investments, largely in the consumer space. She has also worked as a former Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs and a Research Associate at Silicon Valley Bank where she developed a knack for spotting outliers and identifying patterns. Additionally, as a Principal at Maveron LLC, Natalie demonstrated her expertise in identifying consumer trends and working with entrepreneurs to bring their products to market. As a Board Observer at Parade, daring, Otis, and Dolls Kill, Natalie proved to be a decisive leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Her passion for identifying consumer trends extends beyond work, as she has diversified interests that range from well-designed coffee shops and hole in the wall taco joints to sci-fi novels.