Ann E. Metzger brings an unusual combination of Fortune 500 marketing leadership at Pepsi and Microsoft with hands-on real estate entrepreneurship to her role as GP at 360 Venture Collective, where she maintains an active California real estate license alongside her venture investing. She operates with a community-builder identity that friends call "Mayor," focusing on connecting underrepresented founders with capital through small checks ranging from sub-$100K to $500K while maintaining deep philanthropic commitments including a decade on the Pacific Marine Mammal Center's fundraising committee.

• A strong focus on female empowerment and financial equity, particularly regarding women in leadership and professional sports. She frequently highlights significant milestones for women, such as celebrating a massive sponsorship deal for a prominent WNBA player or promoting documentaries focused on funding female entrepreneurs.
• A philosophy grounded in generosity, gratitude, and the importance of connecting people without expecting immediate returns. She encourages professional networks to operate as support systems, exemplified by her suggestion to answer a few requests for introductions daily to create a virtuous circle of giving.
• An enthusiasm for competitive sports, specifically tennis and soccer, often used as a backdrop to discuss resilience and the underdog mentality. She shares personal updates about being an avid tennis player and celebrates moments like a young player winning a major tournament through sheer capacity and grit.
• An appreciation for global travel and the cultural insights gained from meeting people abroad. Her posts reflect a belief that travel connects you with future leaders, evidenced by her positive reflections on interactions with local officials in Tanzania and meeting new people in Kenya.
• A hands-on approach to supporting portfolio companies and the wider startup ecosystem through public signal boosting. She actively celebrates product launches for her investments and utilizes her platform to find resources for others, such as asking her network which investors are currently funding music technology.