Sarah Tavel is a venture partner at Benchmark, following roles at Greylock, Pinterest, and Bessemer. At Pinterest she helped build search and discovery after helping lead its early financing as an investor. Her writing examines how products earn lasting engagement, how marketplaces become more valuable, and how AI changes what software companies can deliver—questions she explores through both investing and hands-on experimentation.
Sarah Tavel is a venture partner at Benchmark, following roles at Greylock, Pinterest, and Bessemer. At Pinterest she helped build search and discovery after helping lead its early financing as an investor. Her writing examines how products earn lasting engagement, how marketplaces become more valuable, and how AI changes what software companies can deliver—questions she explores through both investing and hands-on experimentation.
Career
Sarah Tavel attended Harvard University, earning a BA, Philosophy.
Venture Partner at Benchmark from 2025-04 to Present.Previously a General Partner at Benchmark; continues making new investments and serving existing boards as a Venture Partner.
General Partner at Greylock from 2015 to 2017.Led venture investments and served on portfolio-company boards.
Product Lead at Pinterest from 2012 to 2015.Led products involving search, recommendations, machine vision, pin quality, and international growth.