Sarah Nockel founded Femstreet, one of the earliest communities and newsletters focused on women in tech, which gives her unusually deep access to female founder networks that many VCs struggle to reach. She built her reputation through public writing and community-building before becoming a VC, so founders often know her as a thoughtful operator and writer rather than just another investor. Sarah Nockel founded Femstreet, one of the earliest communities and newsletters focused on women in tech, which gives her unusually deep access to female founder networks that many VCs struggle to reach. She built her reputation through public writing and community-building before becoming a VC, so founders often know her as a thoughtful operator and writer rather than just another investor.