Sara Lannin
Sara joined Accel in 2011 and focuses on early stage investments.
Prior to joining Accel, Sara concentrated in Digital Media Studies within the Stanford University Communication department, which allowed her to study social media and consumer Internet trends from an academic perspective. Sara’s graduate thesis focused on the potential benefits of social media for nonprofits.
Outside of Stanford, Sara honed her interest in technology through work experience in product management, corporate communications, and social media at OpenTable, Facebook, and Yahoo! News.
Originally from Edina, Minnesota, Sara now lives in San Francisco.
Education
Sara spent five years at Stanford University, where she earned a BA in American Studies and MA in Communication.
