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Sarah Anto
Founder
Experience
Sep 2023 - Present
2 years 5 monthsHelsinki, Finland
Founder
FundHER
- Founded FundHER to support women-led startups; advised over 100 founders across Europe and North America, including YC and Techstars companies.
- Supported $50M+ in capital raises across pre-seed and seed stages, with founders going on to close rounds from top-tier VCs.
- Built and delivered investor readiness programs that helped increase pitch-to-term-sheet conversions by over 30%.
- Partnered with accelerators including Techstars, Y Combinator, and Conception X to deliver mentoring, pitch coaching, and funding strategy.
Aug 2021 - Sep 2023
2 years 2 monthsSan Francisco, United States
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Hayden AI
- Partnered with the CEO to scale the company from $1M to $30M in ARR and 30 to 300+ employees.
- Led Series A and Series B fundraising, managing end-to-end investor processes including narrative building, deck creation, due diligence, and term sheet negotiation resulting in $30M+ raised.
- Drove company-wide OKRs, investor reporting, and strategic planning to ensure leadership focus and transparency during rapid growth.
- Spearheaded high-impact initiatives across sales, partnerships, and product expansion resulting in $100M+ in pipeline and signed deals.
- Acted as a proxy for the CEO in internal and external stakeholder meetings, translating strategic vision into actionable execution.
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
9 monthsSan Francisco, United States
Program Manager
EY Global Start-Up
- Led a cross-functional, multi-time zone initiative to optimize UX and automate processes in sustainable finance, achieving a 70 percent cost reduction.
- Developed executive presentations and strategic dashboards for leadership, translating big data into actionable insights.
Oct 2015 - May 2021
5 years 8 monthsSan Francisco, United States
Audit Manager
EY
- Managed simultaneous client communication and projects with a total value of USD 80 billion in sales, overseeing the entire project management process from planning to completion.
- Played a key role in M&A due diligence for deals averaging $500 million, delivering impactful presentations to senior finance leadership.
- Utilized finance software to conduct research, anomalies detection analysis, and quantitative/statistical analysis, improving the accuracy of strategic finance data and simplifying complex technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Led a mentoring initiative to support and guide finance consultants, providing training on project management skills and change management techniques.
- Optimized finance operations by outsourcing repetitive tasks to an offshore team in India, improving engagement finance metrics by 10% and effectively communicating the benefits to stakeholders.
Summary
Strategic and operational leader with 11+ years of global experience in early-stage and growth-phase startups. Former Chief of Staff to the CEO at a high-growth B2B SaaS company, with a strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, scaling operations, and securing over $100M in capital.
Trusted by CEOs and founders to drive alignment, execution, and high-impact growth. Founder and advisor to 100+ early-stage ventures, with deep expertise in investor readiness, operational systems, and cross-functional leadership.
Skills
- Remote Tools: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Suite
- Technologies: Canva, Hubspot Crm, Sanity Studio, Chatgpt, Advanced Excel, Sql, Tableau, Google Cloud Data Warehouse, Smartsheet, Rippling, Mailchimp, Jira
Languages
French
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Jan 2025 - Present
University of Helsinki
Doctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence · Artificial Intelligence · Helsinki, Finland
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
IAE, University of Lille 2
Master in Accounting, Controlling and Audit · Accounting, Controlling and Audit · Lille, France
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
INSEEC Business School
Bachelor in Finance · Finance · Lyon, France
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Certifications & licenses
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Coursera
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
AICPA
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Where is Sarah based?
Sarah is based in Helsinki, Finland and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Sarah speak?
Sarah speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Sarah have?
Sarah has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Sarah has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Sarah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sarah be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sarah would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Chief of Staff to the CEO, Program Manager.
What is Sarah's latest experience?
Sarah's most recent position is Founder at FundHER.
What companies has Sarah worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sarah has worked for FundHER, Hayden AI, EY Global Start-Up, and EY.
Which industries is Sarah most experienced in?
Sarah is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Sarah most experienced in?
Sarah is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Audit. Sarah also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Product Development.
Which industries has Sarah worked in recently?
Sarah has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas has Sarah worked in recently?
Sarah has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Audit.
What is Sarah's education?
Sarah holds a Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence from University of Helsinki, a Master in Accounting, Controlling and Audit from IAE, University of Lille 2, a Master in Business Administration from Hult International Business School and a Bachelor in Finance from INSEEC Business School.
Does Sarah have any certificates?
Sarah has 2 certificates. These include: Google Data Analytics Certificate and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
What is the availability of Sarah?
Sarah is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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