The Black Angel Group invests intellectual, social and financial capital in seed to Series A startups around the world. Our collective believes in founders who build ethical, high-growth technology companies.As Co-Lead of the Membership Operating Group (2021-Q1 2024) and Steering Committee Member at Black Angel Group (2024 Q2 - present), we have successfully spearheaded the expansion of our community to over 300 tech operators across more than 90 companies, with a remarkable 45% representation of women. Personally sourced and secured eight multi-stage deal co-investment opportunities for the BAG angel collective with innovative companies focusing on enterprise transformation (Confirm, Baton, LastMile AI, Syrup Tech, Gynger, Sona Technologies, Lambda Labs, and Cohere). These investments represented 43% of total $4M investments through Q2 2024.As a member of the Steering Committee we focus on strategic planning and providing operational oversight to ensure our initiatives align with our mission of fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech investment landscape.

Operator Collective brings together as limited partners 100+ ultra-talented operators, investors, and founders from diverse backgrounds to invest in and accelerate the next generation of b2b tech.

A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive

Gradient Ventures is Google's early-stage venture fund investing in the future of AI

Responsible for strategic partnerships team representing Global News and Publishing, Global Broadcast, Media and Entertainment, Latin America and Canada. Product and business development portfolio includes DoubleClick, search, mobile, programmatic media, display, video and cross functional alignment with Google Play, Android, YouTube, Commerce and emerging products.

Ms. Stewart brings extensive consumer technology and operational experience as her career spans over two decades of digital transformation across multiple industries. Since joining Google in 2006 she has driven adoption of digital technologies within the C-suite in the US and globally. Currently, she oversees the company’s Global Partnerships team for the largest US publishers across Search, Mobile Apps, Broadcast, Commerce, News, Telecommunications and Domains.

Led the Partner Business Solutions team for North and South America with responsibility for strategy, revenue growth and business development for large partners across all verticals using Google products, including DoubleClick technology, search, video, mobile, programmatic media and social.

Responsible for driving strategy, revenue and service for Integrated Solutions sector(Finance, Automotive and Travel). Role includes responsibility for delivering integrated advertising solutions across Search, YouTube, Display, Mobile and Social products, including global support for the Americas. Achieved highest y/y sector growth within the US.

Responsible for a large US team representing the Finance, Media and Entertainment, Automotive and Travel verticals. Led the team to achieve double digit YoY growth from 2009 to 2010 through strong execution of strategic vertical plans and a keen focus on digital expansion during recessionary times.

Responsible for strategy and business plan development for the U.S. automotive category representing 42+ automotive brands and parts/service clients. Provided sales development support for six automotive teams in New York, Detroit, Santa Monica and Irvine.Represented Google as an industry thought leader and led an empowered team to achieve significant firsts – Largest vertical summit, first global webinar with 1200+ attendees and first global automotive summit. Frequently quoted in Automotive News and selected as Automotive World Congress speaker. Achieved 3X revenue growth 2006-2008.

CapitalG is Alphabet’s Independent Growth Fund. As a member of the Go-To-Market Advisory Board, I advise entrepreneurs on how to overcome the challenges of scaling their GTM strategy including sales operations and marketing, and help them build meaningful connections.

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Developed strategy and directed all interactive communications for the Chrysler Group brands (www.chrysler.com, www.dodge.com, www.jeep.com, www.dc-rewards.com), including 2400 Five Star Dealer sites, Hispanic sites, Affinity sales, site infrastructure, customer database management, Web analytics, online advertising process, email process, lead management system, gaming development and new media technologies. Managed an internal team of 75+ personnel. Chrysler Group awarded Interactive Marketer of Year by Advertising Age in 2005.Identified and led the cross-functional initiative with IT to improve brand site stability from 80% to 99%+ uptime and improve response time. Streamlined strategic partners to improve site functionality and achieved above average industry performance. Responsible for a multi-million operational budget servicing Sales, Marketing, Chrysler Financial, Five Star Dealers and Mopar. Built and strengthened relationships with key strategic suppliers, including Organic, Trilogy, Cobalt, IBM, Akamai, Interwoven and PHD. Reduced costs 20% and completed a unique pay for performance supplier plan to reduce long term fixed cost while increasing web site utilization. Replaced and enhanced all key online shopping tools. Successfully launched new products with online support, increasing Configurations 139%, Dealer Locator 74%, Get a Quote 134% and Search Inventory 63%. Developed launch plan to leverage US initiatives for Chrysler Group global markets.Led innovative online initiatives such as Push to Talk, online catalogs, test drive and e-incentives to enhance consumer experience and increase online sourced sales while reducing cost. Pioneered web-based predictive technology tools to increase competitive intelligence for sales forecasting, assessing consumer demand, model/mix forecasts, and buzz reports/blog monitoring. Business Intelligence process recognized as best practice by Corporate Executive Board.

Co-founded and implemented the plan to launch Nia Enterprises, LLC, a web based company during the height of the Dot Com era. Established NiaOnline.com as a division of Nia Enterprises to provide online research, product sampling and targeted communications services for the African-American women’s market.

Responsible for all marketing communications efforts, including multicultural, interactive, direct mail, dealer advertising and events for the $400 million Chrysler Brand media budget. Managed an internal and external agency team of 75 +personnel. Led major media programs such as the PGA Tour Golf tournaments, Golden Globes, and Julie Stav/Univision Radio. Signed and activated the integrated offline/online sponsorship agreement for the successful debut year of the NBC show, The Apprentice.Responsible for managing the brand development process and $8 billion annual revenue for future and existing Dodge passenger cars and minivans.Led the cross-functional coordination of internal and external marketing resources, including advertising and merchandising agencies. Generated short and long term strategic brand plans to establish target markets, competitive positioning, product design/features, pricing strategy and promotional incentives.From 1998 to 1999 increased retail Intrepid sales 13% and stabilized minivan sales erosion amidst increased competition. Assumed leadership roles for press events, dealer support activities, product training and new product introductions.

Introduced a new concept in women’s formal wear rentals with a view toward national franchising. Operating locations included, Birmingham, MI and Chicago, IL. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as “one of the hottest” businesses in 1993. Recipient of the 1991 Detroit Monthly “Best of Detroit” Award.

Joined IBM as a Marketing representative and achieved increasingly responsible positions, including sales, marketing management, financial management, product pricing, PC product launch and Dealer planning, new business analysis and large systems competitive strategy. Took an educational leave of absence and returned to various marketing management and financial positions. Assumed revenue responsibility for a profit center of more than $58 Million. Achieved Regional Rookie of the Year and 100 Percent Club recognition.