Hillary Talbot
Managing Partner at être Investor
Santa Cruz, California
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2021 - Current
être Venture Capital Invests in critical technology with large market potential developed by diverse teams.
Business Consultant
2019
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) provides consulting services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in California. The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded CMTC a contract to be California’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center — one of 51 centers in the US — thus making CMTC the lead organization for delivering services to enhance operational performance, technology adaptation, new product development and market expansion. Hillary is a growth coach for CMTC (California Manufacturing and Technology Consulting). Her experience as an early stage investor and a startup and community capital expert informs Hillary in advising and training manufacturers in strategic planning, fundraising and sales/marketing. She focuses on sustainable growth that can lead to a successful exit. Impacts include $6.3M of cost savings, $42.2M of new sales, $11.8M of retained sales, $29M in new investment, 106 new jobs, and 121 retained jobs.
CMTC provides consulting services to aerospace, automotive, defense and distribution industries.
Advisor
2024
Tech Futures Group is a venture platform that provides Northern California tech startups with the resources and strategy to move faster and build bigger. The program is funded through the NorCal Small Business Development Center and offered at no cost.
Fundraising & Early Stage Startup Consultant
2018
Sail assists startups in raising capital via debt and equity financing. Hillary leverages her experience as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist to offer a comprehensive program to help founders prepare for funding, outreach to investors and close.
Business Advisor
2016 - 2021
The Sierra Small Business Development Centers provides no-cost, one-on-one advising and training to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Clients receive advice on how to launch, finance, and grow their businesses. Economic impacts include 25+ businesses launched, 200 jobs created, $1M invested, and $5M of loans acquired.
Founder
2011 - 2021
être Marketing guides small businesses through the issues that often cause them to stumble: lack of a strategic plan, difficulty obtaining funding, poor management, and failure to implement a marketing and scaling plan. être has supported 30 clients across multiple industries in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Reno/Tahoe.
Tahoe Private Ski Instructor
2009 - 2014
Private ski coach for individuals and families seeking a consistent instructor who marries drills and free skiing for optimum improvement.