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    Sarah Kunst

    Managing Director at Cleo Capital, Investor, and Former Editor

    Sarah Kunst is the Managing Director of Cleo Capital, a venture capital fund that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in companies led by women. Kunst has a diverse background as an investor and entrepreneur, having worked with notable companies such as Apple, Red Bull, and Chanel. She also served as a senior advisor to Bumble, where she was involved with their corporate venture capital arm, Bumble Fund, and has been a board member of the Michigan State University Foundation Endowment.134

    Kunst has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the tech industry, including being named in Forbes' 30 Under 30, recognized as a top innovator by Cool Hunting, and highlighted by Business Insider as one of the top African-Americans in tech. She has also been acknowledged as a top woman in venture capital by the Wall Street Journal and has written for various prominent publications, including TechCrunch and Fortune.126

    In addition to her role at Cleo Capital, Kunst is a contributing editor at Marie Claire Magazine and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving diversity in tech and venture capital.56

    Highlights

    Nov 26 · TechCrunch
    Cleo Capital launches cybersecurity accelerator to help undo the ‘crushing burden’ of online threats
    Cleo Capital launches cybersecurity accelerator to help undo the ‘crushing burden’ of online threats
    Apr 1 · CNBC
    There will be at least one rate cut this year, says Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst - CNBC
    There will be at least one rate cut this year, says Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst - CNBC
    Apr 22 · technical.ly
    'It's almost never fun': 7 tips from Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst on how ...
    'It's almost never fun': 7 tips from Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst on how ...

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    Experience

    Managing Director at Cleo Capital since February 2018
    Investor Board Member at Venture For America, Contributing Editor at Marie Claire, Senior Advisor at Bumble, CEO & Founder of Proday

    Education

    Studied Advertising at Michigan State University (2006 - 2008) and Texas Christian University (2004 - 2006)

    Location

    United States