Sarah Guo

Startup Investor and Company-Builder

Sarah Guo is an American investor and the founder and managing partner of Conviction, a venture capital firm she established in October 2022. Conviction focuses on early-stage investments in "Software 3.0," which encompasses intelligent software and AI-native applications. Prior to founding Conviction, Guo was a general partner at Greylock Partners, where she spent nearly a decade and was involved with over 40 companies across various sectors, including software, fintech, and cybersecurity.2 4 5

Early Life and Education

Guo grew up in Wisconsin, where her parents worked at Bell Labs. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School, earning four degrees. Her background in a tech-oriented family influenced her understanding of entrepreneurship and the challenges of building a company.2 5 6

Career Highlights

Conviction: Launched in 2022, Conviction aims to support founders in developing transformative AI-driven technologies. The firm has raised a $100 million fund to back innovative startups.4 6 7
Greylock Partners: Guo joined Greylock in 2013 and became a general partner in 2018. During her tenure, she played a significant role in advising and investing in numerous successful startups.2 3 5
Media Presence: She co-hosts the AI podcast "No Priors" with Elad Gil, further establishing her expertise in the field of artificial intelligence and venture capital.4 5

Sarah Guo is recognized for her strategic insights and hands-on approach to investing, making her a notable figure in the venture capital landscape, particularly in the realm of AI and software innovation.1 2 4

Highlights

Dec 16 · twitter

1/2 if you like capitalism, you can choose to do almost anything

if you do not, you can essentially only work in academia or government, both of which are critically important, but thus naturally populated by anticapitalists at a rate unrepresentative of the public

Dec 14 · twitter

an abundance of success and opportunity enables people to act generously more often

work with the most talented people you can find — beyond their skills, they are more likely to have an attitude of abundance rather than scarcity

Apr 24 · Business Insider

The Most Promising Generative AI Startups of 2023, According to VCs - Business Insider