Erin Sawyer
InvestorVenture Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Phoenix, Arizona
Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $500K
About
Venture Partner and global supply chain executive with over 15 years in automotive and EV technology. She was VP of Supply Chain at Wrightspeed and previously a Group Manager of Core Technologies at Tesla.
Contact· published on Erin's own website
Experience
- NxLiteBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentCanton, Michigan, United States
- PronoiaBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- VoLo Earth VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentAspen, Colorado, United States
- HEVOBoard of Advisors2023 — 2024Brooklyn, New York, United States
- The Pregnancy PauseMom2018 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- WrightspeedVice President of Supply Chain2016 — 2018Alameda, California
- Tesla MotorsGroup Manager, Global Supply - Core Technologies2014 — 2015Palo Alto, California
- A.T. KearneyManager2013 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- A.T. KearneyAssociate2010 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
- Honeywell Turbo TechnologiesNew Product Launch Lead Buyer, US Light Truck/SUV2006 — 2009Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Honeywell Turbo TechnologiesProgram Manager, GM/Isuzu Team2004 — 2006Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Cummins Inc.Mechanical Engineer2001 — 2003Greater Indianapolis
- Ford Motor Co.Mechanical Engineer1999Detroit Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Kanban3System Design4Automation2Cross-functional Team Leadership60Competitive Analysis28Six Sigma25Lean Manufacturing12Product Development56Engineering Management13Value Stream Mapping10Product Management5DMAIC2
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Management ConsultingAutomotiveProcess EngineeringManufacturingRunningSupply Chain ManagementProcurementStrategyManagementProcess ImprovementFrom Erin's professional profile.
Colleagues at VoLo Earth Ventures
Amory Lovins
Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
David Vogel
Founding Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
Elaine Hsieh
Partner, COO at VoLo Earth Ventures
Eric Riesenberg
Managing Partner and CFO at VoLo Earth Ventures
Erin Kirton
Senior Associate at VoLo Earth Ventures
Joseph Goodman
Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Kareem Dabbagh
Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Martin Whittaker
Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
Network3
David Vogel
Founding Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
Eric Riesenberg
Managing Partner and CFO at VoLo Earth Ventures
Joseph Goodman
Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Erin Sawyer?
- Venture Partner and global supply chain executive with over 15 years in automotive and EV technology. She was VP of Supply Chain at Wrightspeed and previously a Group Manager of Core Technologies at Tesla.
- Where does Erin Sawyer work?
- Erin Sawyer is Venture Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures.
- What check size does Erin Sawyer write?
- Erin Sawyer typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- Where did Erin Sawyer go to school?
- Erin Sawyer studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Management & Strategy); University of Michigan (Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering).
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management727
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Also attended University of Michigan642
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tesla Motors206
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