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Claire Smilow

Investor

Partner at BoxGroup

New York, New York

Writes $250K – $500K checks · typically $375K

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About

Claire Smilow backs student and recent-grad founders, maintains strong alumni networks as they build subsequent companies, and is an accessible, trusted connector founders cite as a hands-on primary contact.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFintechHardware

Experience

  1. BoxGroupPartnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Dorm Room FundPartner2018 — 2020
  3. Founder CollectiveMBA Associate2019 — 2020Greater Boston
  4. BoxGroupSummer Associate2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. SkillshareManager of Supply & Operations2018New York, NY
  6. SkillshareSupply Team Lead2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. SkillshareSupply Growth Manager2016 — 2017
  8. Kamala Harris For SenatePolicy & Research, Chief Deputy2015 — 2016
  9. Bridgewater AssociatesManagement Associate2013 — 2015

Skills & more

Event PlanningProject Management3Teaching ReadingResearch3Team ManagementWriting1Microsoft Office4

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Colleagues at BoxGroup

Adam Rothenberg
Partner at BoxGroup
Adina Davis
Partner at BoxGroup
Anna Markowitz
Operations at BoxGroup
Ava Payman
Investor at BoxGroup
Brian Aledort
CFO at BoxGroup
Corey Nadell
Controller at BoxGroup
David Tisch
Partner at BoxGroup
Disha Karale
Investor at BoxGroup

Network4

Adam Rothenberg
Partner at BoxGroup
Adina Davis
Partner at BoxGroup
David Tisch
Partner at BoxGroup
Disha Karale
Investor at BoxGroup

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Claire Smilow?
Claire Smilow backs student and recent-grad founders, maintains strong alumni networks as they build subsequent companies, and is an accessible, trusted connector founders cite as a hands-on primary contact.
Where does Claire Smilow work?
Claire Smilow is Partner at BoxGroup.
What does Claire Smilow invest in?
Claire Smilow invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Fintech, Hardware.
What check size does Claire Smilow write?
Claire Smilow typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
Where did Claire Smilow go to school?
Claire Smilow studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Yale University (Bachelor of Arts (BA)).

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