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Adrianna Alterman is a Principal at the Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund based in San Francisco, California. She directs capital from a $150 million investment vehicle that has backed over 40 portfolio companies, including enterprise technology startups Altana AI and Crusoe. Prior to joining Salesforce Ventures, Alterman served as a Senior Associate at Amplify Capital and worked on the impact investing team at MaRS, Canada's largest entrepreneurship center. She began her professional career in public policy with roles in the United States Senate and the Barack Obama presidential campaign before earning a Master of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management. In 2024, she received the Emerging Leader Award from Impact Capital Managers and co-founded the organization's Emerging Leaders Committee to support early-career investors. Alterman currently focuses on scaling early-stage software companies that address critical climate, educational, and workforce development challenges.
Adrianna Alterman stands as a distinguished Principal at Salesforce Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Salesforce, a global leader in cloud-based software. In her pivotal role, Adrianna is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and investing in the next generation of enterprise software and cloud technology innovators. Her work directly contributes to Salesforce Ventures' mission of fostering a vibrant ecosystem of companies that complement and extend Salesforce's market leadership.
Adrianna's investment thesis is sharply focused on early to growth-stage companies that are disrupting industries through cutting-edge SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions, advanced enterprise software, and transformative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. She seeks out visionary founders and teams building scalable, impactful technologies that address critical business challenges. Her expertise spans various sectors within the B2B technology landscape, always with an eye towards solutions that can integrate with or enhance the Salesforce platform, ultimately delivering greater value to customers.
Before her tenure as a Principal, Adrianna honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of the technology investment landscape through various strategic roles. Her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to innovation and a keen ability to spot emerging trends and promising ventures. This background has equipped her with a comprehensive perspective on market dynamics, technological advancements, and the operational intricacies of high-growth startups. She is known for her analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and dedication to supporting portfolio companies beyond just capital, offering guidance on market strategy, product development, and scaling operations.
At Salesforce Ventures, Adrianna Alterman is part of a dynamic team committed to backing companies that are shaping the future of business. While specific individual investments are often part of a broader fund strategy, her contributions are vital in building a diverse and impactful portfolio. She champions companies that leverage data, automation, and intelligent insights to empower businesses, from enhancing customer relationships to streamlining internal processes. Her commitment to fostering innovation ensures that Salesforce Ventures continues to be a key player in the global venture capital ecosystem, driving progress in the cloud and enterprise technology sectors. Adrianna Alterman's strategic investments are not just about financial returns; they are about building a sustainable future for enterprise technology.
Adrianna Alterman is a Principal at Salesforce Ventures, focusing on investments in enterprise software, SaaS, and AI companies that align with Salesforce's strategic vision.
She invests in early to growth-stage companies specializing in enterprise software, SaaS (Software as a Service), and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly those that can integrate with or enhance the Salesforce ecosystem.
Adrianna Alterman works as a Principal at Salesforce Ventures, which is the corporate venture arm of Salesforce, a leading global cloud-based software company.
