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A partner at M13, Anna was the managing director of Techstars LA and also a partner in The Fund LA. A certified executive coach, Anna has worked as a corporate lawyer, McKinsey consultant, product exec, and entrepreneur. She serves on the Advisory Board of PledgeLA and is a member of AllRaise.
Area of expertise
Work, Commerce
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Strong opinions, loosely held.“
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Investing in Business-in-a-Box: End-to-End AI Supercharging Solopreneurs
We see a growing market opportunity for full-stack, AI-powered solutions that bundle all the tools that service professionals need to launch, manage, and grow their business.
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What We Talk About When We Talk About AI
The M13 investing team shares our approach to the AI wave.
updates from M13
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Introducing RocketGuides by M13
Our interactive M13 RocketGuides are built by founders, for founders, to help you learn from experts who have been there before.
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September 24, 2024
Investing in Climate Tech: The Electrical Grid Revolution
M13 seeks to connect with founders working on transitioning the electrical grid to its decentralized future.
updates from M13
July 30, 2024
Meet Anna: How the Dot Com Boom Shaped Her AI Investing Strategy—And Which Founders Get Her Attention
Anna dives into common misconceptions about AI; the power of storytelling; and how being a lawyer, talent manager, and founder has made her the investor she is today.
perspectives
July 19, 2024
Investing in Maven AGI: Leveraging AI to Fix Customer Support
M13 leads the $20M Series A for Maven AGI, a pioneer in artificial general intelligence (AGI) for business, starting with customer support.
investment updates
May 29, 2024
The Rise of AI Agents
What's the future of artificial intelligence? AI agents that can autonomously carry out complex tasks.
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May 24, 2024
AI Fundamentals: What AI Really Does and Where We’re Looking to Invest
A venture investor’s point of view on the AI wave.
perspectives
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Here's What Makes M13 a Great Place to Work
Our team shares what makes M13 special, from a culture of gratitude and experimentation to support that extends beyond the office.
updates from M13
January 9, 2024
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Our 2024 Predictions
From the maturing AI market to the workforce’s new normal, M13 partners share their top predictions for 2024.
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January 4, 2024
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AI Guardrails: How Enterprises Can Safely Adapt to the Generative AI Wave
As AI adoption has exploded, companies are under more pressure than ever to figure out how to use this technology safely. We dig into key considerations and what questions companies need to be asking to prepare.
perspectives
December 11, 2023
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AI and the Future of Work
How we see jobs evolving in the era of AI—and the questions companies need to be asking to prepare for this sea change.
perspectives
August 15, 2023
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Investing in Source: Streamlining Construction Procurement for Architects, Designers, and Suppliers
M13 leads the $8.5M Series A for Source, a B2B marketplace streamlining the furniture, fixtures, and equipment procurement process.
investment updates
August 1, 2023
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PledgeLA and M13 Partner Anna Barber Announce ‘50 in 5’ Call to Support Underrepresented Founders
PledgeLA calls for 50% of LA VC investment dollars to go to underrepresented founders by 2028.
updates from M13
June 7, 2023
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From web2 to web3: What e-commerce founders need to know
M13 shares insights on web3 and commerce, and why brands should consider a web3 strategy.
perspectives
January 27, 2023
How Gen Z is Driving the Future of Work, Commerce and Living
They may be the future’s great hope, the generation driving their Gen X parents crazy, or both.
perspectives
September 6, 2022
