Etiquette

Fundraising? Don’t say these things to investors

Sarah

Jan 23, 20207 min read

Fundraising? Don’t say these things to investors

Ten things investors really don't like to hear when you're fundraising

Voicemail template for people who hate talking on the phone

Sarah

Dec 22, 20192 min read

Voicemail template for people who hate talking on the phone

For all the millennials, introverts, and members of the general populace who realize that it’s 2019 and technology has given us more...

Sarah

Aug 15, 20184 min read

My user guide in 9 tips

I love the idea of writing a user manual for yourself and your optimal functionality, the way that Jay Desai and others have done. The...

Sarah

Aug 7, 20153 min read

How to cold email pitch a VC

Sending a cold pitch over email is a bad way to get investors’ attention. Still, a lot of people do it, and there’s a way to make yours...

CONTACT

If you're building something that feels like it's out of a scifi novel, I will probably love it. Tough, tech-heavy ideas are my thing. E.g., robotics, AR/VR, gaming, and the future of consumer health.

sarah@sarahadowney.com

SARAH A. DOWNEY

Angel investor, founder, coach, and early-stage VC. Former startup person, even more former lawyer. Fan of sci-fi, free speech, weightlifting, gaming, and the Enneagram. Based in New England but working remotely.

CONTACT