I've always believed that there's good reason to be optimistic about the future. As an investor at PeakSpan, I wake up every day with a smile knowing that there is such an amazing team working to ensure the best possible outcome for the entrepreneurs we partner with. I am privileged to work alongside a group that places a premium on compassion while never losing sight of our goal to make the future brighter for everyone.
Sam joined PeakSpan in Fall 2023 after interning at the firm the previous summer. Prior to PeakSpan, Sam spent 3 summers in venture capital at Plug and Play, Defy, and Aegis Ventures focusing on autonomous vehicles, consumer social platforms, and digital health, respectively. While at Plug and Play, Sam worked out of the Beijing office, conducting all his work in Mandarin. Sam graduated from Middlebury College Summa Cum Laude, receiving a B.A. in International Politics and Economics with a distinction in Chinese. At Middlebury, Sam was the president of the college's improvisational comedy group. In his spare time, Sam loves to play (and watch) tennis and golf, in addition to nurturing a nascent interest in painting.