Sarah Romanko

Sarah Romanko is a highly accomplished early-career venture capitalist and community builder with a strong focus on empowering immigrant founders. As an Associate at Geek Ventures, she drives deal sourcing, screening, and due diligence, leveraging her extensive network and experience gained from numerous early-stage VC firms. Her commitment to fostering inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is evident in her work and advocacy. geek+1

A natural leader and public speaker, Sarah has engaged in over 30 speaking engagements on topics including pitching, funding, and breaking into venture capital. She actively cultivates her personal brand on LinkedIn, sharing insights on community involvement, promising startups, and guidance for Gen Z professionals and founders seeking funding. She also provides pro bono advice on pitch decks and fundraising strategies to diverse founders. substack

Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit was kindled during her time at UT Dallas, where she not only achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors in Business Administration and Innovation & Entrepreneurship but also founded 'Smiles Bakery.' This venture involved selling baked goods on campus and leading a team of student interns, demonstrating her practical business acumen from a young age. utdallas+1

Deeply involved in professional and student organizations, Sarah has served as Chief of Staff for the Texas Venture Gala and Forum and was National President of the postsecondary division of SkillsUSA. Her dedication extends to mentoring and actively participating in initiatives that support the next generation of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. texasventuregala+2