Columbus AI Week
Inside the AI Rocket Ship
The humans, data, and decisions shaping AI · Troveo ↗
Venture / Technology / People
Sarah
Marilyn.
I build ventures, connect people,
and put ideas to work.
Based in Ohio. Working across boundaries.
Featured in
The New York TimesCNBCThe HillVarietyThe Hollywood ReporterSemaforNew York PostThe Washington PostDeadlineMEL MagazineCrain's Cleveland Business
01 / Work
AITraining Data
I connect data owners with AI training opportunities through strategic licensing and partnerships.
0 → 1 → Scale
I help turn ideas into products and build repeatable organic growth through research, testing, and iteration.
Ohio& the Midwest
I bring founders, capital, and communities together to create opportunity across Ohio and the Midwest.
Startups &Venture Capital
I work with founders and investors on venture strategy, market opportunities, and meaningful connections.
02 / Ideas
Find the Wave, Ride the Wave
Research, testing, and repeatable organic growth.
Human Superalignment
Technology that expands human judgment, creativity, and agency.
The Brand-Human Interface
How brands connect with identity, behavior, and belonging.
Transhumanist Icons
Kim Kardashian and the singularity curve.
AI and Venture in the Heartland
Economic development, ecosystem building, and the people shaping what comes next.
Firms & Investors
The firms, investors, and investment theses shaping what gets built.
03 / Speaking
Speaking, Hosting & Convening
Columbus AI WeekOhio VC FestGreater Cleveland Partnership — Best of Tech DayWomen Accessing Capital SummitHeartland Venture SummitNY Tech WeekSXSWVidSummitHot Girl Vibe Coding
Keynotes / Moderation / Hosting / Trade shows / Workshops
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Ohio VC Fest
Workshops / Mentorship / Introductions
Accelerators & Founder Programs
I help founders go from zero to one through GTM workshops, organic growth strategy, hands-on mentorship, and customer introductions.
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