Ali Rohde

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