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Sarah Zhao

Observer · DISC type ic
Partner, Startup Investment & Mentorship at Y Combinator
📍 United States

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Partner, Startup Investment & Mentorship
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Sarah shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Priorities

Topics Sarah cares about

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Career

Work history

6-2020
Partner, Startup Investment & Mentorship
Y Combinator
10-2018 - 5-2020
Deal Flow & Strategy Lead
Y Combinator
7-2013 - 5-2018
Fintech & Enterprise Investment Specialist
JPMorganChase
9-2008 - 3-2013
Tech Deal Strategist
Goldman Sachs
7-2005 - 8-2008
Tech Transaction Advisor
Goldman Sachs
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Education
MBA
University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
MS
University of Washington
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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