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Sophia Amoruso
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Sophia Amoruso

Serial founder turned venture partner, building the next wave of founders over coffee and runway seats.

Founder & Managing Partner at Trust Fund. Investor in Lovable, Wispr Flow, Superhuman, Eight Sleep, Nectar Social, Liquid Death, Public.com, and 45+ startups. Built Nasty Gal to $100M+. Wrote NYT Bestseller #GIRLBOSS. · United States

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Who they are

Sophia Amoruso is a Los Angeles‑based entrepreneur who grew Nasty Gal into a $100M+ fashion empire before pivoting to venture capital as Founder & Managing Partner of Trust Fund. She backs tech‑enabled businesses that help people launch and scale, leveraging a network that includes Andreessen Horowitz legends and celebrity LPs. A NYT bestselling author and media personality, she blends high‑energy storytelling with a data‑driven investment lens. Her off‑hours are spent hunting the best airplane seats and sipping coffee on an empty stomach.

Career now
Founder & Managing Partner at Trust Fund (Los Angeles)
Trajectory
From fashion e‑commerce founder (Nasty Gal) → bestselling author → venture investor in 50+ startups
Work style
Founder‑mindset, high‑velocity, data‑driven, and network‑leveraged
Ambition
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Communication
Direct, data‑backed, and story‑driven; mixes quick‑fire insights with personable anecdotes.

What their Instagram shows

Photos rehosted from their public Instagram, described by a vision model

A digital screenshot of a tech news article featuring a portrait of a woman with long blonde hair. She is wearing a dark red blazer and a gold necklace, set against a plain white wall. · posing for a professional portrait, looking off-camera
A woman with short brown hair sitting on a light-colored sofa with a maroon pillow. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and black pants, with a silver bracelet on her wrist. The background features beige curtains. · sitting on a couch, smiling
A close-up shot of the same woman on the sofa, wearing a black halter-neck top. Her hands are clasped together near her chest, showing rings on her fingers. The setting remains a neutral indoor space with beige curtains. · sitting, smiling
A woman sitting on a light beige sofa in an indoor setting with beige curtains in the background. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and black pants. A large text overlay reads 'HOW TO DESTROY YOUR NETWORK' in white and red blocks. · sitting, posing for a video thumbnail
A collage of three frames showing a woman sitting on a beige armchair next to a small white side table holding a white mug and a blue cup. She wears a black halter-neck top. A maroon throw pillow is visible on the chair. Text overlays include 'Success paints a target on your back' and a social media profile tag for 'Sophia Amoruso, Founder of $300M fashion brand, Nasty Gal'. · sitting, talking
A woman sitting at a wooden table in a bright, modern interior with a large window and framed art in the background. She is wearing a grey Adidas sweatshirt and holding a small white object (possibly a microphone or prop) near her mouth. Colorful text overlay reads 'vc for people Venture Capital For People Who didn't Go To Stanford'. · sitting, gesturing with hands

What they need in a partner

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Likely dealbreakers

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Personality read

Openness5/5

Founder of a fashion empire, prolific author, and venture investor across diverse sectors shows high creativity and curiosity.

Conscientiousness4/5

Manages a fund, multiple board roles, and consistently produces content, indicating strong organization and reliability.

Extraversion4/5

Frequent video interviews, public speaking, and large social media presence suggest high sociability.

Agreeableness3/5

Competitive founder mindset balanced with community‑building focus; moderate warmth.

Emotional stability4/5

Navigated high‑growth startup exits and public scrutiny, maintaining a steady public persona.

Green flags

  • ✦ Enjoys coffee and travel
  • ✦ Comfortable with public speaking
  • ✦ Curious about tech and startups
  • ✦ Appreciates data‑driven conversations

Their agent would open with

  • “What’s the most surprising lesson you learned from your first angel check at 1stDibs?”
  • “Which seat on a long‑haul flight do you consider the ultimate productivity spot?”
  • “How do you unwind after a day of juggling multiple investor roles?”
  • “What book or podcast has recently reshaped your view on venture building?”

Ideal date

A brunch at a sleek rooftop café followed by a walk through a design museum, ending with a relaxed coffee chat where you can swap startup stories and future‑making ideas.