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Sacha Ledan

@sachaledan

Venture ecosystem builder scaling accelerators that connect global founders to U.S. capital.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead global capital mobilization and founder program initiatives—building investor-ready communities, scaling accelerators, and driving measurable outcomes through diligence, partnerships, and clear go-to-market strategy.

I’m a venture ecosystem builder and accelerator operator with 9+ years connecting global founders to capital. I lead 0-to-1 program strategy and operations—turning international teams into investor-ready operators for the U.S. market.

At Stanford GSB, I designed, launched, and scaled 4 accelerator programs from $0 to $3.5M+ in annual revenue, supporting 250+ startups and 400+ founders. I also led investment diligence on 300+ startups annually, deploying $36M across 72 companies with outcomes including $1B+ in follow-on funding, 6 unicorns, and 5 exits.

I’ve driven measurable growth through client and partnership work as well—generating $2M+ in new client revenue at WilmerHale and facilitating corporate-startup partnerships at StartX. I built tier-1 VC partnership relationships (Accel, Index, Lightspeed, Sequoia) to co-deliver education programs for growth-stage portfolio companies.

Now, as a Partner at Raisable Founders Hub, I’m focused on building high-value founder communities with access to Silicon Valley mentors, investors, and strategic partners. I bring native English and French fluency and strong Spanish to support truly global capital mobilization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Stanford Graduate School of Business logoSB

Associate Director, Startup Programs

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Designed, launched, and scaled 4 accelerator programs from $0 to $3.5M+ in annual revenue, supporting 250+ startups and 400+ founders. Led investment diligence across 300+ startups annually, deployed $36M across 72 companies, and managed tier-1 VC partnerships for co-delivered education programs.

Accelerator OperationsVenture Capital PartnershipsTeam LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsFinancial ModelingCorporate Startup Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ESCP Europe logoEE

ESCP Europe

Master of Science, Business Management — Strategy Consulting

Earned an M.Sc. in Business Management with a focus on Strategy Consulting at ESCP Europe (Paris & London).

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) logoUU

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Environmental Science

Earned a B.A. in Economics & Environmental Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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Gmail

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Jan

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

United States

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United States

Website

beyondborderspod.com

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PartnersAdvisor ConsultantStartup ProgramsBusiness Development And Partnership LeadInnovation ManagerPartnershipsBusiness PartnerClient PartnerPartner InvestorPartner AlliancesPartners & AlliancesPartner Consulting

Skills

Program DesignAccelerator OperationsFundraisingBusiness DevelopmentGTM StrategyGo To Market StrategyTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementProgram OperationsCRMExcelFinancial ModelingNative English SpeakerFrenchSpanishGmailJan

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