# Earnest Sweat

> Series A VC // $18B+ in enterprise value backed

Series A VC backing startups that have created $18B+ in enterprise value.

Leads Public School Ventures, deploying $5M–$9M checks with institutional LPs into breakout B2B startups.

Host of Swimming with Allocators, 50+ episodes featuring LPs from NEPC, Ford Foundation & Sapphire Partners.

Former Partner at GreatPoint Ventures, led investments in Flexport, Flexe, Lula & Platform Science.

Advisor to $8B+ funds, Fortune 50s, and emerging GPs through A Preacher’s Kid LLC.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to raise a Series A
✔️ Guidance on LP & VC strategy
✔️ Tips on building fund credibility
✔️ Best practices for SaaS investing
✔️ Advice on positioning & narrative
✔️ GTM for legacy industries
✔️ Strategy for fund content & podcasts
✔️ Building effective corporate innovation practice

Building Stresswood: a lead-only Series A fund for high-agency founders scaling with conviction.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $200.00

## Example Questions

- How can I build a strong GTM motion into a legacy industry?
- What are the most important components of an early stage venture pitch deck?
- How can a corporate effectively start a corporate venture program?

## Links

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