Sarah Applebaum

Member Board of Directors

2023 - Current

Partner

2020

Pangaea Ventures invests in breakthrough hard tech startups that drive transformative solutions for planetary health. Our portfolio companies are at the forefront of engineering and advanced materials.

Executive in Residence - entrepreneurship@UBC

2019 - 2020

entrepreneurship@UBC is the university's start-up incubator and accelerator program. Supporting ventures launched by students, faculty, and alumni.

VC

2018 - 2020

RenewableTech Ventures is an early-stage VC investing in climate tech and clean tech companies in Canada and the US

Executive Search Consultant

2018 - 2019

Executive search focused on high growth companies in the technology sector.

Director of Pangaea Spark

2016 - 2018

Sarah is responsible for overseeing and leading Pangaea's seed investment strategy and activities under the banner of Pangaea Spark. Pangaea Ventures invests in companies with world-class advanced materials innovation with a focus on Energy, Electronics, Health, and Sustainability.

Associate

2012 - 2016

Pangaea Ventures invests in early stage cleantech companies with world-class advanced materials innovation.

Co-Lead, Founder Friday Vancouver

2013 - 2014

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 event to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring entrepreneurs, current entrepreneurs and investors in innovative cities globally. Women 2.0 is a media company offering content, community and conferences for aspiring and current women innovators in technology. Mission is to increase the number of female founders of technology startups with inspiration, information and education through its platform.

Consultant

2010 - 2012

Provide advisory and research services in various areas of sustainable business: environmental consulting, strategic planning, business plan development, sustainability reporting, finance and project management Projects include: Development of a step-by-step expansion framework for international non-profit organization; Assessment of potential revenue streams for international water stewardship organization

Summer Intern

2011 - 2011

Developed a Business Case for Climate Change Adaptation actions for the City of Toronto including a cost-benefit analysis Created background materials, liaised with key stakeholders, and provided logistical support for a multi-sectoral meeting to discuss the formation of a regional action group on extreme weather resilience

Office Coordinator

2008 - 2010

Reported to and provided support to Executive Director and Board of Directors and drafted monthly reports Assisted with fundraising activities (direct mail campaigns, outreach events, community events) Solely managed two of the organization’s signature programs