About
Daniel Paredes joined Sierra Ventures in 2023 as an investor, sourcing and evaluating deals across the East Coast and Pacific Northwest with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI/ML and deep tech. He previously worked in finance and strategy roles at Microsoft, and holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- SIERRA VenturesInvestorcurrent2023 — present
- SomosVCBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
- Madrona Venture GroupMBA Associate2022
- MicrosoftCorporate Strategy and Finance2016 — 2021
Education
- Columbia UniversityMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- University of WashingtonFinance
- Columbia Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA
Skills & more
DJingEarly Stage Investment2Investing1Venture CapitalFinancial Analysis7Finance6Financial Modeling1Data Analysis1AccountingFinancial Reporting1Enterprise Software2Leadership8
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Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficePowerPointTeamworkFrom Daniel's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sierra Ventures
Aaron Tong
Investor at Sierra Ventures
Adam Dawkins
Analyst at Sierra Ventures
Anne Gherini
Chief Marketing Officer at Sierra Ventures
Ashish Kakran
Partner at Sierra Ventures
Ben Yu
Investor at Sierra Ventures
Brendon Schmidt
Principal & Head of Business Development at Sierra Ventures
Dora Prado
Executive Assistant at Sierra Ventures
Grace Chen
VP of Finance at Sierra Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Paredes?
- Daniel Paredes joined Sierra Ventures in 2023 as an investor, sourcing and evaluating deals across the East Coast and Pacific Northwest with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI/ML and deep tech. He previously worked in finance and strategy roles at Microsoft, and holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
- Where does Daniel Paredes work?
- Daniel Paredes is Investor at Sierra Ventures.
- What does Daniel Paredes invest in?
- Daniel Paredes invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where did Daniel Paredes go to school?
- Daniel Paredes studied at Columbia University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Washington (Finance); Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA).
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