Biography

Emily is a Principal at Spectrum Equity. She joined Spectrum in 2021 after graduating from Stanford Graduate School of Business and focuses on investing in product-led, fast-growth businesses. Emily works closely with a number of teams across the Spectrum portfolio as a current board member of Poppins Payroll and Presence Learning, a former board member of Litmus, which she helped navigate through its sale, and an advisor to Sponsor United, which she helped catalyze in her first year at the firm. Emily leads with a distinct emphasis on genuine relationships—focusing on cultivating true partnership with portfolio company CEOs, entrepreneurs, and every member of Spectrum’s internal team. This capacity for relationship-building is a hallmark of her work and a key ingredient in her strong track record in sourcing and origination.

Emily’s experience with growth-stage companies spans beyond her time at Spectrum. Prior to joining the firm, she originated and executed several investments for Mainsail Partners as both an Associate and Senior Associate and held investment banking roles at Credit Suisse. Emily also worked at AllTrails, a Spectrum portfolio company, while attending Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she received the Arbuckle Award for leadership. She graduated with honors from Williams College, where she studied creative writing.

Awards

Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023