Sarah Tavel

Sarah Tavel is a General Partner at Benchmark, one of the most renowned venture capital firms in the world. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Experience

• Benchmark: General Partner since May 20172
• Greylock Partners: General Partner from September 2015 to May 20172
• Pinterest: Product Manager from April 2012 to July 20152
• Bessemer Venture Partners: Vice President from May 2006 to April 20122

Investment Focus

Sarah invests in businesses that can escape competition, particularly focusing on:

• Consumer marketplaces
• Transactional businesses
• Companies providing 10x experiences to consumers while saving them money1

Notable Investments

As a General Partner at Benchmark, Sarah has led investments in:

• Chainalysis
• Hipcamp
• Medely
• Rekki
• Supergreat
• Cambly2

Education

• Harvard University: A.B. in Philosophy (cum laude)2
• Stuyvesant High School2

Additional Information

• Sarah was among the first 30 employees at Pinterest, joining in 2012 after co-leading the Series A investment while at Bessemer Venture Partners3
• She is known for her concept of the "net-present value of pain" in decision-making for [startups4]
• Sarah emphasizes the importance of intellectual rigor and aligning founders with company [missions4]

Sarah Tavel's experience spans across venture capital, product management, and early-stage startups, giving her a unique perspective in the tech investment landscape.