Valentina Escudero
InvestorInvestor at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
San Francisco, California
Writes $2M β $10M checks Β· typically $6M
About
Valentina Escudero is a Business Development Manager at Amazon with a background in strategy and technology. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, graduated Summa Cum Laude, and serves as an investor at M12, Microsoft's venture fund, where she focuses on AI and data investments. Her experience spans technology, business strategy, and strategic marketing.
Experience
- AmazonBusiness Development Managercurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- M12 - Microsoft's Venture FundEarly Stage Investor2022 β 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- MicrosoftBusiness Development Analyst @M3652021 β 2022Seattle, WA
- MicrosoftBusiness Development Intern @Xbox2020Washington
- Bain & CompanyBEL Intern2019
- PwCSummer Consulting Intern2019
- Platt LabsResearch Assistant @ Neuroeconomics lab2017 β 2019
- Leidy LabsResearch Assistant @ UPenn Bio lab2017 β 2018United States
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's degree, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Skills & more
CommunicationAnalytical Skills1Interpersonal Skills1Writing9FinanceFinancial PlanningMarketing Research1Research Skills1Early Stage Investment1Advertising1Data Analysis4Creative Writing6
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Project PlanningMarket AnalysisLife SciencesPython (Programming Language)Enterprise SoftwareHTMLPythonMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelFrom Valentina's professional profile.
Colleagues at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Alan Du
Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Alessandro Levi
Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Andrew Smyth
Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Ann Johnson
Investor at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Anthony βTonyβ Sims
Business Administrator at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Brian Zhao
Investment Team at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Carli Stein
Investment Team at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Cat Knoerr
Portfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Valentina Escudero?
- Valentina Escudero is a Business Development Manager at Amazon with a background in strategy and technology. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, graduated Summa Cum Laude, and serves as an investor at M12, Microsoft's venture fund, where she focuses on AI and data investments. Her experience spans technology, business strategy, and strategic marketing.
- Where does Valentina Escudero work?
- Valentina Escudero is Investor at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund).
- What check size does Valentina Escudero write?
- Valentina Escudero typically writes checks of $2M β $10M.
- Where did Valentina Escudero go to school?
- Valentina Escudero studied at University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's degree, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics).
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