Sara Balawajder serves as Director, Investments, and Co-Head of the Builders Bridge investment platform. In this role, she focuses on deploying capital to address system frictions and unlock markets critical to Builders Vision’s “North Stars.” Sara directs investments in regenerative agriculture and blue food systems, supporting emerging fund managers, accelerators, and companies.
Prior to establishing the Builders Bridge team and platform, Sara served in a multi-asset role covering the Builders Asset Management portfolios, Builders Vision Philanthropy Endowment, and launching the emerging manager program at Builders Vision. Previously, Sara worked at Hall Capital Partners (recently acquired by Pathstone) and helped manage global, diversified portfolios for ultra-high net worth families, endowments, and foundations. It was during her tenure that Sara developed her passion for impact investing and assisted the firm in launching its first Full Consequence Investment Fund.
Sara earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s Degree from Colgate University.
In her free time, Sara loves to spend time with her family, which includes as much outdoor time as possible – enjoying her local Lake Michigan beach or trips to the mountains to ski and hike. Sara is also a foodie and loves to experiment in the kitchen and in the garden.