Michelle Valentine

Michelle Valentine is the Co-founder and CEO of Anrok, a company focused on simplifying sales tax compliance for software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses. Under her leadership since its founding in September 2020, Anrok has aimed to address the complexities of sales tax that arise from the digital economy, particularly for companies operating across borders. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and has secured significant funding from prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures.15

Education and Career Background

Valentine holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Stanford University and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the University of Oxford, where she graduated with distinction as a Louis-Dreyfus Weidenfeld Scholar. Prior to founding Anrok, she was an angel investor and worked in venture capital, which provided her with insights into the challenges faced by tech startups regarding sales tax compliance.13

Anrok's Mission

Anrok was established to provide a solution for the growing need for sales tax compliance among SaaS companies, especially as legislation around digital sales tax has evolved. The platform is designed to help businesses manage their sales tax obligations efficiently, allowing them to focus on growth without being burdened by compliance issues. Anrok has already managed compliance for over $7 billion in revenue for its clients, which include notable companies like Notion and Vanta.56

Valentine's vision for Anrok is to become the standard for sales tax management in the SaaS sector, and she actively promotes the importance of addressing sales tax challenges for finance leaders in the industry.245