Carol Sands

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The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC

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Carol Sands is the founder of Sands Marketingplus, founded in 1987.
She is also the founder of The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC, founded in 1996, where she holds the title of Managing Partner.
Currently, Ms. Sands is working at Stanford University since 2014, holding the title of The Effective Startup Board Member.
In the past, she worked at Hawkeye State Bank as a Marketing Director from 1972 to 1973, at Arthur Young & Co. as a Marketing Director & Consulting Manager from 1982 to 1985, at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, Inc. as the Director of Marketing from 1985 to 1987, at First Bank System, Inc. as a Commercial Loan Officer and Marketing Officer from 1973 to 1976, and at Motorola, Inc. as a Product Marketing Manager from 1976 to 1978.
Ms. Sands also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Saratoga Ventures, Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri), Xerox, New Vista Capital LLC, M31 USA LLC, and Global Womens Leadership Network in various roles.
She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa in 1972.

Carol Sands active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Angels' Forum invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in California. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early-stage capital requirements.	Founder	1996-05-31
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	2014-01-31

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Former positions of Carol Sands

Companies	Position	End
Saratoga Ventures Saratoga Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Saratoga Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on medical devices, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genomics and health information systems sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Consultant / Advisor	2015-12-30
M31 USA LLC	Director/Board Member	2013-11-30
Global Womens Leadership Network Global Womens Leadership Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Global Womens Leadership Network provides expert guidance and practical advice on international dating, focusing on connecting men with Ukrainian women seeking serious, long-term relationships. The private company is based in Los Gatos. The platform emphasizes choosing reputable Ukrainian dating websites with features such as profile verification, secure communication tools, and user safety measures to ensure authentic interactions. It recommends dating sites like Sofiadate, Goldenbride, and Ukrainebride4you, evaluating them for profile quality, user interface, and scam prevention. The network offers tips on navigating cultural differences, respecting Ukrainian traditions, and building sincere relationships, with content authored by experienced relationship experts to help users avoid common pitfalls and foster successful international partnerships.	Director/Board Member	2011-12-30
New Vista Capital LLC New Vista Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Vista Capital focuses on investments in early-stage information technology companies. The firm invests primarily in companies founded and managed by women and minorities that are located in the western region of the US. They target companies involved in business-to-business applications with strong core Internet-related technology, including enterprise productivity applications, e-learning portals and digital media technologies. The firm looks for companies with a strong value proposition for their markets	Consultant / Advisor	2001-12-31
Sands Marketingplus	Founder	1996-02-29

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Private companies	16
First Bank System, Inc. First Bank System, Inc. Major BanksFinance National commercial bank	Finance
Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions	Electronic Technology
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, assurance, consulting and tax & business consulting services	Commercial Services
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Saratoga Ventures Saratoga Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Saratoga Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on medical devices, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genomics and health information systems sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting, audit, tax and business consulting services	Commercial Services
Xerox /Computer Services Division/ Xerox /Computer Services Division/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software	Technology Services
Hawkeye State Bank Hawkeye State Bank Regional BanksFinance State commercial bank	Finance
University of Iowa University of Iowa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC The Angels' Forum Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Angels' Forum invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in California. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early-stage capital requirements.	Finance
Arthur Young & Co.	Commercial Services
New Vista Capital LLC New Vista Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Vista Capital focuses on investments in early-stage information technology companies. The firm invests primarily in companies founded and managed by women and minorities that are located in the western region of the US. They target companies involved in business-to-business applications with strong core Internet-related technology, including enterprise productivity applications, e-learning portals and digital media technologies. The firm looks for companies with a strong value proposition for their markets	Finance
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, Inc. Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer software development services	Technology Services
M31 USA LLC
Global Womens Leadership Network Global Womens Leadership Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Global Womens Leadership Network provides expert guidance and practical advice on international dating, focusing on connecting men with Ukrainian women seeking serious, long-term relationships. The private company is based in Los Gatos. The platform emphasizes choosing reputable Ukrainian dating websites with features such as profile verification, secure communication tools, and user safety measures to ensure authentic interactions. It recommends dating sites like Sofiadate, Goldenbride, and Ukrainebride4you, evaluating them for profile quality, user interface, and scam prevention. The network offers tips on navigating cultural differences, respecting Ukrainian traditions, and building sincere relationships, with content authored by experienced relationship experts to help users avoid common pitfalls and foster successful international partnerships.	Consumer Services
Sands Marketingplus