Sean McCroskey
InvestorSenior Associate at Vast Ventures
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Writes $250K – $3M checks
About
Sean McCroskey publishes the long-running newsletter Welcome to the Stage, telling in-depth founder stories that tie global startup trends to local scenes, and built ecosystem programs and city founder guides.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerFintechHealthtech
Experience
- Vast VenturesVice Presidentcurrent2024 — present
- Vast VenturesSenior Associate2022 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- Atento CapitalSenior Associate2021 — 2022Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Atento CapitalAssociate2020 — 2021Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Venture For AmericaVenture for America Fellow2017 — 2020
- GESummer Financial Analyst2015Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
- The Cincinnatian HotelValet and Bellhop2014 — 2015Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Skills & more
Volunteering4Customer Service5Finance8Marketing7Sales7Microsoft Office9PowerPoint9Microsoft Excel10Microsoft Word6Microsoft PowerPoint2Teamwork12Communication6
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LeadershipPublic SpeakingLanguages English · French
- Open Water Diver — PADI
- Venture Deals Spring 2019 — Kauffman Fellows
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Colleagues at Vast Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sean McCroskey?
- Sean McCroskey publishes the long-running newsletter Welcome to the Stage, telling in-depth founder stories that tie global startup trends to local scenes, and built ecosystem programs and city founder guides.
- Where does Sean McCroskey work?
- Sean McCroskey is Senior Associate at Vast Ventures.
- What does Sean McCroskey invest in?
- Sean McCroskey invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Sean McCroskey write?
- Sean McCroskey typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
- Where did Sean McCroskey go to school?
- Sean McCroskey studied at Georgetown University (Master of Science in Finance, General); Xavier University (Bachelor's Degree, Finance); Archbishop Moeller High School.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vast Ventures2
Also worked at Atento Capital7
Justin BriggsPartner & VP of Biology at Prime Movers LabMichael BaschFounder, General Partner at Atento CapitalChelsea ShowalterAdvisor at Atento CapitalTatyana SlavovaInvestment Associate at Atento CapitalEric JenkinsVenture Partner at Atento CapitalHugh MartinPrincipal at Atento Capital
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