Amanda Salzman

Mandy Salzman is a highly accomplished investor and entrepreneur with an impressive educational background. She attended University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, where she gained expertise in finance, marketing, and management. Prior to this, she also studied at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton and Stevenson School. With over a decade of experience in venture capital and start-up investing, Mandy has held positions at notable organizations, including Disney Accelerator, Techstars, and Nasdaq, where she worked as a Private Market Product Manager and IPO Associate. Mandy's professional accomplishments include leading as a Founding Principal at Smash Ventures, and being named a Forbes 30 Under 30 VC. She has invested in well-known companies such as DraftKings Inc., MANSCAPED, Epic Games and BYJU’S. Her experience also includes market research, marketing and business development roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment and 21st Century Fox. With such an impressive resume, Mandy is one of the leading voices in the venture capital space.