Shernaz Daver

Operating Partner and CMO

2021

Marketing and Communications

2016

Built communications and marketing during the company's most ambitious building phases; shaping public perception and media understanding of next-generation electric aviation and urban air mobility.

Marketing

2011 - 2021

Was instrumental in building out GV since its early days as a new venture fund. Introduced the fund, partners and portfolio to the world to support its mission, making it one of the premier funds today.

Pre/Post-IPO Communications & Brand Strategy

2018 - 2021

Collaborated with teams to develop a clear, compelling narrative that set the company apart in a crowded life sciences market. Supported the company through its successful IPO in 2019—one of the top five performers that year—and helped position it as a category-defining leader.

Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Communications

2013 - 2017

Repositioned Udacity from yet-another MOOC to a leading company in the lifelong learning space. Grew Udacity student base by 5x; increased revenue over 100% year over year, the strongest year in the history of the company; built partnerships with 60 companies including Amazon.com, IBM and Lyft; launched multiple Nanodegrees including "Self-Driving Car," the fastest growing program in Udacity's history. Built a strong team focused on user acquisition, performance marketing, brand marketing, engineering, data analytics, communications and partnerships.

Principal & Owner

2004 - 2015

A high-end strategic marketing consultancy to build pathbreaking companies across the globe. Netflix, Walmart, Baidu, Zynga, Guardant Health, Polyvore (Yahoo), Groupon, Savvis (Century Link), Nokia, Samsung, Red Hot Labs (Google), Zynga, Opsware (HP), Truveo (AOL), Khan Academy and others.

SVP Marketing & Investor Relations

1997 - 2003

Led Inktomi’s global marketing and investor relations departments for five years. Was the first and only head of marketing at the company. Instrumental in forming the company’s worldwide brand, go-to-market strategy and market position with customers, partners, media and Wall Street, making Inktomi one of the hottest Internet names reaching over $37 billion in valuation. Founded Inktomi’s investor relations group and led IR with Street analysts, investment bankers, and the VC community. Guided the company’s communications through its IPO and follow-on offerings.

Director Communications and Investor Relations

1995 - 1996

Manager, Marketing, European Developer Relations (Paris)

1990 - 1995