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Sarah Hodges
Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council at State of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Sarah Hodges is currently the Managing Partner at Pillar VC in Boston, Massachusetts. She has a strong background in venture capital and has made investments in notable companies like JobGet and Hometap, showcasing her expertise in the Future of Work and Real Estate/PropTech sectors.
With a diverse career that includes roles at Intelligent.ly and Pluralsight, Sarah has demonstrated a keen eye for investing in early-stage startups and has been involved in key initiatives such as the Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council, highlighting her commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2016 - Current
Pillar VC invests in seed-stage companies, supporting unstoppable founders with capital, connections, coaching, and peer support.
Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council
2023
Board Member
2018 - 2021
Co-Founder
2012 - 2017
Intelligent.ly gives entrepreneurs and professionals the skills they need to win, from people who've done it before.
Head of People
2014 - 2016
Pluralsight is a technology learning platform for software developers, IT admins, and creative professionals.
Raised $192,500,000.00 from Insight Partners and ICONIQ Growth.
Head of Marketing
2012 - 2014
They help people change as fast as their industries. Their crowdsourced tests validate skills in as few as 10 questions & 120 seconds.
Raised $6,350,000.00 from Boston Seed Capital, Rethink Education, True Ventures and Deborah Quazzo.
Head of Marketing
2010 - 2012
Marketing
2009 - 2010
Carbonite provides internet-based backup solutions for individuals and businesses.
Raised $191,198,900.00 from IVP.
Partner
2003 - 2008