OpenAI’s former sales leader joins VC firm Acrew: OpenAI taught her where startups can build a ‘moat’  | TechCrunch

Aliisa Rosenthal, former sales leader at OpenAI, has joined Acrew Capital as a general partner, aiming to leverage her experience in identifying growth opportunities within startups.

At OpenAI, Rosenthal scaled the company’s sales operations, gaining insights on how startups can establish competitive advantages. This experience will be instrumental as she evaluates investments at Acrew Capital.

Rosenthal will work closely with founding partner Lauren Kolodny and the Acrew team, focusing on early-stage technology companies. Acrew Capital is known for supporting diverse founders, aligning with Rosenthal's vision for fostering growth.

Her extensive network and knowledge from the AI sector will help identify startups with significant potential for scalability. Rosenthal's insights from OpenAI's growth trajectory are expected to shape Acrew's investment strategy.

Rosenthal's appointment reflects a trend of tech leaders moving into venture capital, bringing valuable expertise to the investment landscape. Her addition is likely to enhance Acrew's capabilities in the technology sector as AI integrates into various industries.

In a statement, Rosenthal expressed enthusiasm for supporting founders building transformative technologies, anticipating that her insights will strengthen Acrew's investment decisions.