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Scott Sandler
Venture Partner at Oregon Venture Fund
Scott Sandler is a Venture Partner at the Oregon Venture Fund (OVF), where he has been instrumental in managing investment selection, due diligence, and deal structuring since joining the team in 2012. He initially became involved with OVF as an investor in 2010 and has since contributed significantly to its mission of supporting local entrepreneurs and scalable businesses.12
Background and Education
Sandler grew up in Massachusetts and earned a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His career began at Intel, but he soon transitioned to the startup ecosystem, holding various roles in customer support and marketing at four software startups. Notably, he served as CEO of Novas Software, which achieved a successful exit in 2008.24
Philosophy and Approach
Sandler emphasizes creating an "excellent experience for everyone" involved in the investment process. He believes that OVF is well-positioned to help build wealth for all stakeholders, aligning with his personal mantra inspired by George Meyer, a writer for The Simpsons: “Show up. Work hard. Be kind. Take the high road”.25
Current Role
As a Venture Partner, Sandler continues to play a crucial role at OVF, focusing on investments ranging from $500k to $2M per company, with the fund having invested over $100M in 70 companies over the past decade.13
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