Hillary Talbot
About Hillary Talbot
Hillary Talbot is the founder of être and Sail Community Capital, specializing in branding, storytelling, and entrepreneurial finance. With extensive experience in eCommerce and small business consulting, she has guided businesses in securing funding and developing strategic marketing plans.
Founder at être
Hillary Talbot has served as the Founder of être since 2011. Under her leadership, the company offers branding and storytelling services, along with advertising, website creation, management, and content strategy. Talbot has developed marketing plans and customer management systems, focusing on pipeline and sales channel development. Her expertise in strategic planning and project management has contributed to the growth and success of être in Santa Cruz, California.
Work at Sail Community Capital
Since 2018, Hillary Talbot has been the Founder of Sail Community Capital, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she specializes in opening new markets and entrepreneurial finance. Talbot provides services related to funding preparation and selection of funding sources, including packaging SBA loans and crowdfunding. Her work at Sail emphasizes supporting small businesses and guiding them through the funding process.
Education and Expertise
Hillary Talbot earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Sierra Nevada College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she attended Vermont Academy, completing a College Preparatory Academy program from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning, business projections, and project management, which she applies in her consulting roles.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
Hillary Talbot serves as a financial advisor at the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center and advises small businesses at the Sierra Small Business Development Center. Through these roles, she has guided small businesses to raise significant funds, including up to $1,070,000 through Regulation Crowdfunding. Her consulting efforts focus on helping businesses navigate funding opportunities and develop effective business strategies.
Previous Work Experience
Hillary Talbot has a diverse work history that includes roles at various organizations. She worked as a competition services crew member at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and as a junior development alpine ski team coach. Additionally, she served as an aquatic invasive species boat inspector and a temporary office assistant at Incline Village General Improvement District. Her early experiences also include an internship with Africare in Dakar, Senegal.