Tracie Clark didn’t set out to be a big name in angel investing. But over the past 25 years, she’s built a thoughtful, diversified portfolio of more than 30 early-stage companies, helped pave the way for other female investors, and carved out a uniquely grounded perspective on what makes startups - and the people behind them - succeed. In this edition of our Investor Spotlight, TEN13 Partner Sophie Robertson sat down with Tracie to unpack her story, explore her philosophy on portfolio construction, and dive into the patterns she’s seen from decades in the game.

In a conversation with Sophie Robertson, Jason Titman shares his journey from computer auditing to hotel & property management, and ultimately tech investing. With wins like Xero and Afterpay, he highlights the power of relationships and asset expertise in early-stage investments. Jason dives into the shifting digital finance landscape, the need for traditional finance to evolve, and his excitement for SwyftX’s role in expanding financial access. He also stresses the importance of VC collaboration and financial literacy in building successful investments.

California born and raised, Steve Sacks began coding at 13, building video games to fund his college education. Now, he manages a portfolio of 40 angel investments after two successful exits.