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Ali Rohde
Professional based in San Francisco
Ali Rohde is the General Partner and co-founder of Outset Capital, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California.12 Here are some key details about her background and experience:
Professional Experience
- Outset Capital: Ali has been serving as the General Partner since 2022.1
- Generally Intelligent: She worked as an Advisor (2021-Present) and Chief of Staff (2020-2021).1
- Ali Rohde Jobs: Founder of this venture since 2021.1
- Sourceress: Served as Chief of Staff from 2019 to 2020.1
Political Experience
Ali has experience in political communications:
- Josh Gottheimer for Congress: Communications Director & Speechwriter (2018-2019).1
- U.S. House of Representatives: Press Secretary for Congressman Josh Gottheimer in 2018.1
Education
She graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with majors in Mathematics, English, and Economics.13
Achievements
- Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2023.3
- Co-founded Outset Capital, an $8 million fund focusing on emerging markets like solar, AI, and biologics.4
Investment Focus
At Outset Capital, Ali and her team:
- Invest in AI, deeptech, and the future of work.2
- Typically write small checks in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds.2
- Focus on sectors including AI/Devtools, Enterprise, Fintech, and Deeptech.2
Personal Approach
Ali is known for being responsive, kind, and a valuable asset to founders. She's described as compassionate and often the first call for many of the founders she works with.2