Sara Foster & Phil Schwarz: Why Celebrity Brands Keep Failing l Trailblazers Podcast Episode 55

Trailblazers by Erica Wenger · Oct 6, 2026 · 1h

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Foster and Phil Schwarz, co-founders of Oversubscribed Ventures, alongside GP Erin Foster. We discuss how celebrity, media, and traditional venture capital are coming together to build a different model for investing in consumer companies.

Sara brings a background in entertainment, brand building, and consumer influence, while Phil brings decades of experience across technology, marketing, and venture capital, including serving as CMO of Tinder and Partner at Corazon Capital. Together, they break down why they started Oversubscribed Ventures, how they…