Susan Montgomery — Co-Founder
I invest at pre-seed and seed in marketplaces and AI-native platforms. My background is technical, and I work closely with founders on thesis clarity, KPI design, and the first go-to-market loops. Early investments include Uber, Airbnb, Zapier, Salesforce, Boom Supersonic, Waymo & People.ai. I also backed Revolut early via crowdfunding. What I bring: Collaborative lead or co-lead at small seed rounds. Help with theses, metrics, early distribution, and hiring. Access to a network of experienced angels and GPs for follow-on. How I work. I exchange curated deal flow with my small syndicate of accredited investors, I review pitches identified by professional scouts who know my thesis. If you are sending a connection request, please include a brief note explaining what you’re looking for or how I may be able to assist. Requests without context may be declined. LinkedIn DMs about pitches are not answered Focus areas: marketplaces, AI, proptech, and fintech. Geography: primarily U.S., open to select global opportunities with strong local insight. Substack: https://susanjmontgomery.substack.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned investor in marketplaces and AI-driven platforms.
Experience: 15 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Investments
Career Highlights
- Invested in early-stage companies like Uber and Airbnb.
- Expert in marketplace and AI-native platform investments.
- Strong network of experienced angels and GPs for follow-on funding.
Work Experience
Inhabit®
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Blinkit
Director Investor (1 yr 6 mos)
Angel Investor
Angel Investor (6 yrs 4 mos)
Meta
Senior Software Engineer (4 yrs 11 mos)
Zillow
Project Manager Program Management Office (2 yrs 11 mos)
The Coca-Cola Company
Information Technology Specialist (2 yrs 4 mos)
Airbnb
Investor (15 yrs 6 mos)
Uber
Investor (15 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree at University of Bristol