Anna Barber

Partner

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.

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Area of expertise

Work, Commerce

Strong opinions, loosely held.“

Anna Barber

Recently Published

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

8 min read

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.

perspectives

September 24, 2024

7 min read

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

8 min read

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

4 min read

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

2 min read

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

9 min read

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

February 6, 2024

5 min read

What We Talk About When We Talk About AI

The M13 investing team shares our approach to the AI wave.

updates from M13

September 26, 2024

3 min read

The Rise of AI Agents

What's the future of artificial intelligence? AI agents that can autonomously carry out complex tasks.

perspectives

May 24, 2024

3 min read

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

3 min read

Our 2024 Predictions

From the maturing AI market to the workforce’s new normal, M13 partners share their top predictions for 2024.

perspectives

January 4, 2024

8 min read

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

12 min read

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

5 min read

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

10 min read