Sarah Gilarsky

Sarah Gilarsky is an accomplished business development professional with extensive experience in the gaming and entertainment sectors. Currently serving as the Global Business Development Lead for Pokémon GO at Niantic, Inc. since January 2022, Sarah previously held significant roles at Verizon, where responsibilities included leading gaming and entertainment partnerships to showcase the potential of 5G connectivity. Sarah's career includes positions as a Venture Capital Associate at Archer Gray, focusing on early-stage technology investments, and an MBA Associate at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where strategic insights were provided for global deal negotiations. Earlier experience as a Senior Analyst at Viacom involved analyzing industry trends to inform executive decision-making. Sarah began their career at Zenith Optimedia, managing national advertising deals for General Mills. Educational credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics and History of Art from Haverford College.