On this episode, we welcomed Sarah Kunst, founder and managing director of Cleo Capital. After starting her career in advertising and startups, Sarah founded a fitness-tech company and later her own fund, for which she raised the second-largest first-time fund by a Black woman VC, ever. We discuss Sarah’s experience with fundraising and overcoming biases, her framework for prioritizing personal passion over checking boxes, how growing up in Michigan affected her investment philosophy, and her advice for breaking into venture capital. Listen in to Sarah’s unique perspective on building lasting professional relationships, balancing financial security and taking risks, how she continues to combine work and advocacy.
