Bio

Sarah, a business advisor at Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), has more than two decades of experience working in both large companies and start-ups.

Prior to moving to Vermont in 2006, Sarah worked in the Boston area for Converse, Inc., focusing on business development in Latin America.  After her time at Converse, she worked for a series of start-up companies primarily on the strategy and business development of consumer products.

Education: M.B.A. Babson College, B.A. University of Colorado
Interests:  Water Color, travel, keeping two Labrador dogs out of trouble
Focus areas at VtSBDC:  General Advising, Youth entrepreneurship
Businesses owned:  Import company (sustainable jewelry from Ecuador), Business consulting

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Sarah Kearns

Bio

Sarah, a business advisor at Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), has more than two decades of experience working in both large companies and start-ups.

Prior to moving to Vermont in 2006, Sarah worked in the Boston area for Converse, Inc., focusing on business development in Latin America.  After her time at Converse, she worked for a series of start-up companies primarily on the strategy and business development of consumer products.

Education: M.B.A. Babson College, B.A. University of Colorado
Interests:  Water Color, travel, keeping two Labrador dogs out of trouble
Focus areas at VtSBDC:  General Advising, Youth entrepreneurship
Businesses owned:  Import company (sustainable jewelry from Ecuador), Business consulting

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