Sam O’Donnell
First formative job experience:
Running a babysitting monopoly in North Jersey
One skill you’re trying to master:
Finishing the Sunday crossword without googling the answers.
Where can we find you on the weekend?
Anywhere near the water—jumping in the bay, walking Ocean Beach, or just watching the waves. (I'm a Scorpio)
Top career highlight / biggest career win:
Hosted ~85 events for the tech ecosystem in 2024, helping to support and build a community of SF's top builders.
One life challenge you’ve overcome:
Moving to a new city without knowing anyone and building a strong network from scratch.
Life mantra:
How you do anything is how you do everything.
As a Partner Associate at Forerunner, Sam works to supercharge the firm’s managing partners while supporting the exceptional founders they’ve backed.
Before joining Forerunner, Sam launched her career in tech by leading Community programs and initiatives at First Round Capital, rooted in the belief that venture capital is, at its core, a community-powered industry. She thrives on fostering meaningful connections that help founders, investors, and operators navigate the startup ecosystem—seeing community as an undeniable competitive advantage.
Sam is particularly passionate about the intersection of gender and technology, always seeking ways to drive conversations and spark meaningful progress in the space.
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