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Dylann Sands

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Partner at Animal Capital

New York, New York, United States

Writes $100K – $1M checks

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About

Dylann Sands specializes in early-stage Gen Z and creator-led companies, recognized architect of a hands-on founder-support model for creators and consumer brands, speaks at VidCon, with typical checks around $1.5M.

Invests in

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Animal CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Global Women in VCMembercurrent2022 — present
  3. AF VenturesInvestor2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
  4. General AtlanticGrowth Equity Investor2019 — 2020New York, New York
  5. Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Associate2018 — 2019
  6. Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Analyst2017 — 2018
  7. Goldman SachsEquity Research Analyst2015 — 2017
  8. Goldman SachsSummer Analyst2014
  9. Goldman SachsSummer Analyst2013

Skills & more

PowerPoint14Microsoft Excel12Social Media12Microsoft Office6Market Research6Social Media Marketing5Microsoft Word7Research5Public Speaking5Leadership4Customer Service2Teamwork6
+5 moreMarketingData AnalysisTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerPointEconomics
  • Series 79, 7, 63, 86, 87 — FINRA

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Colleagues at Animal Capital

Ajay Mishra
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Berger
Partner at Animal Capital
Griffin Johnson
General Partner at Animal Capital
Josh Richards
Co-Founder & Operating Partner at Animal Capital
Marshall Sandman
Managing Partner at Animal Capital
Noah Beck
Partner at Animal Capital
Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik
Partner at Animal Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dylann Sands?
Dylann Sands specializes in early-stage Gen Z and creator-led companies, recognized architect of a hands-on founder-support model for creators and consumer brands, speaks at VidCon, with typical checks around $1.5M.
Where does Dylann Sands work?
Dylann Sands is Partner at Animal Capital.
What does Dylann Sands invest in?
Dylann Sands invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Dylann Sands write?
Dylann Sands typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Where did Dylann Sands go to school?
Dylann Sands studied at Cornell University (BS, Applied Economics and Management); Weston High School.

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