At K Street, we’ve had the privilege of backing some incredible founders and over time, one theme has become increasingly clear: The most impactful leaders aren’t just building great companies, they’re also investing in others. These are dual threat CEOs: founders who play both offense and defense. They're scaling their own ventures while also writing early checks, mentoring rising entrepreneurs, and giving back to the ecosystem that helped them succeed. In the latest episode of High Stakes, K Street investor Sara Fagen joined Paige Soya to unpack what that role really looks like and why it matters. She shared a powerful perspective on how investing can be a vehicle for impact especially for new founders who have big ideas but lack access or experience. These early-stage bets often start with a conversation, a relationship, and a belief that someone just needs their first chance. That’s the ethos we carry at K Street. We back operators who pay it forward and we’re proud to count so many dual threat CEOs in our portfolio and community.
