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Camille Ricketts

Camille Ricketts

Investor, Marketer & Storyteller, building companies and communities

San Francisco, California
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Joined January 2025
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Summary

Camille Ricketts is a highly accomplished marketing and storytelling expert with a unique career trajectory spanning journalism, early-stage tech companies, venture capital, and even government service. Her roles consistently emphasize building brands, fostering communities, and delivering impactful content. substack+1
She is known for her pioneering work in content marketing, notably founding and editing the 'First Round Review' for First Round Capital, which became a respected source of tactical advice for tech entrepreneurs. This experience highlights her ability to translate complex industry insights into engaging and actionable content. managingeditor+2
Her tenure as Notion's first marketing hire demonstrates her capability in building a global brand and community from the ground up for a fast-growing software company, leveraging non-traditional marketing approaches like community-led growth. substack+1
Currently, as a Partner and Head of Marketing at XYZ Venture Capital, she applies her deep operational experience to advise and invest in product-led growth companies and creator tools, focusing on strategic market positioning and brand development for startups. xyz+1

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Enjoys travel and exploring new cities. facebook

Notes

NSNaman saxenasaid
CRCamille Ricketts
is one of the most impressive creative leaders they've worked with when it comes to shaping brand strategy and storytelling.

Mar 20, 2026

THTammy Hansaid that if they were founding a startup,
CRCamille Ricketts
would be one of their top picks as an early-stage VC investor.

Nov 11, 2025

LBLucy Bradysaid they've seen
CRCamille Ricketts
demonstrate exceptionally strong judgment when investing in AI, B2B SaaS, content creation, or marketplace startups.

Aug 28, 2025

DDDrew Dillonsaid
CRCamille Ricketts
is someone who consistently adds value to founders building in AI, SaaS, content, or marketplaces.

Aug 28, 2025