About
Marigold Vu is a partner in marketing operations at a16z speedrun. She leads program operations, growth initiatives, and the execution of brand experiences, including the flagship Demo Day. Marigold has been instrumental in building the speedrun residency, shaping the founder experience, and launching global activations. She also designs, builds, and manages the software platforms that connect founders, investors, and internal teams. Her work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, technology, and operational execution.
Marigold began her career in executive support and partnerships, where she spent over a decade working alongside leaders at organizations including 8VC, J.P. Morgan, First Republic Bank, and Stanford. That background informs her approach: understanding how people and teams work, identifying gaps, and building the structure and tools to move the business forward.
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Essays and interviews from founders and investors. Every week.