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for venture-backed growth

 Consult & train with an early-stage venture capitalist There is NO textbook that teaches how to fundraise LEARN HOW

Early Stage Startup Consulting 

At Sail, your startup team has the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with Hillary Talbot, a managing parter at être Venture Capital and a four-time founder. Her experience as an early-stage investor and a startup and community capital expert informs Hillary's work with founders in strategic planning, preparation for funding, fundraising training and commercialization.

 

Meet Hillary Talbot

Four-time founder | Managing partner, être Venture Capital | Growth Coach, California Manufacturing Technology Center

Hillary supercharges her clients' potential with: 

  • Introduction to an inclusive venture capital ecosystem
  • Startup team development 
  • Fundraising training
  • A healthy dose of advising on strategy & commercialization

A sailor, surfer, and former Alpine ski racer, Hillary brings her passion to win to each project. When Hillary's phone goes straight to voicemail, she is chasing the next adventure, slaying powder at Alpine Meadows, or following more experienced surfers to waves unknown.

Impacts to the Economy

Hillary is a consultant with the California Manufacturing Technology Center and previously consulted with Sierra Small Business Development Center.

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Starups Launched

200+

Businesses accelerated

$5.7M

Cost Saving

$22M+

New Sales

$23M+

Invested

281

Jobs Created