What check size does Sesana Allen write?

Sesana Allen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Sesana Allen go to school?

Sesana Allen studied at Stanford University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Pennsylvania (Politics, Philosophy); University of Pennsylvania (Masters of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, Behavioral Sciences).

Sesana Allen

Investor at Smash Capital

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

30 Under 30 2024 · Venture Capital

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About

Sesana Allen is a venture investor who spent two years at Smash Capital evaluating companies across sectors as a generalist investor. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital in 2024, Allen is currently a student at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Allen has experience in media and entertainment, including voice acting work and consulting producer credits on documentary projects.

Experience

Smash CapitalGrowth Investor2022 — 2024New York, United States
Anti Racism FundCo-Founder2020 — 2024New York, New York, United States
ya, but who cares?Founder2020 — 2024
Accenture SongConsultant Growth Strategy & Business Design2020 — 2022
AccentureSenior Consulting Analyst2019 — 2020
AccentureConsulting Analyst2018 — 2019

Skills & more

PodcastingVideo ProductionVideo EditingInterviewingSocial Media3Research1Customer Service1Microsoft Office6Public Speaking4Microsoft Excel4PowerPoint2Microsoft Word2

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LeadershipTeamworkMicrosoft PowerPoint

Languages Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sesana Allen?: Sesana Allen is a venture investor who spent two years at Smash Capital evaluating companies across sectors as a generalist investor. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital in 2024, Allen is currently a student at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Allen has experience in media and entertainment, including voice acting work and consulting producer credits on documentary projects.
What check size does Sesana Allen write?: Sesana Allen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Sesana Allen go to school?: Sesana Allen studied at Stanford University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Pennsylvania (Politics, Philosophy); University of Pennsylvania (Masters of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, Behavioral Sciences).

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Also attended Stanford University2,000

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders Fund Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at Greylock David SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto Czar Keith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla Ventures Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y Combinator Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,415

Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal Foundation Kunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan Capital Dasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychology Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis Ventures Leah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures Eghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC Partners

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Also attended East China Normal University52

David FeinerPrincipal at Marlin Equity Partners Morgan JohnsonTechnology Investor at Marlin Equity Partners Cameron RaglinSenior Associate at 7wire Ventures SethGeneral Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.Jax MalloySr. Research Associate at Sands Capital Ventures Wang XiaoliAssociate at SBI Ven Capital

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Also attended Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart2

Aparajita ChauhanInvestor at Left Lane Capital Shanthi ShanmugamChief Executive Officer, Co-Founder at Casap

Shared employers

Also worked at Smash Capital20

Eric GarlandCo-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital Kevin MayerCo-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital Brad TwohigCo-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital Tom StaggsPartner at Smash Capital Amanda SalzmanPrincipal at Smash Capital Paul SzurekPartner at Smash Capital

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Also worked at Accenture Song8

Markus HöfelsFounder and Entrepreneur at Realyze Ventures Raphael BarretoDesigner at Expa Neisen NaidooClient Partner at Paloma Markus HoefingerPartner at 3TS Capital Partners Niki ChooInvestor at LOI Venture Lisa De BonisBrandtech UK Managing Partner & CEO at Brandtech Ventures

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Also worked at Accenture1,335

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront Ventures Chris BrittCo-founder & CEO of Chime Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures Julie YangVice President at Investcorp Amira OujiVice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at Revolution Antonio GrifoniAssociate at P101 Ventures

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