Gauri Sharma Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Serving as a force-multiplier to the CEO.Datacy is a venture-backed strategic consumer intelligence platform for forward-thinking businesses. As a bridge for transparent data exchanges, Datacy offers businesses an unmatched view of their target customers' behavior across the web, leveraging data sourced directly from the users they aim to reach.

New York City, New York, Us

Co-founded Galactic to bring products to the market that we wanted to exist in the world (Seed Investors included: Redpoint, Bloomberg Beta, Betaworks, Base VC etc). I built and the operational backbone of the organization andled functions such as Finance, Investor Communications, Business Development, Compliance, and HR.

San Jose, Ca, Us

I drove Business Operations, Strategic Planning, and completion of projects of strategic importance for PayPal across multiple teams and initiatives (such as Venmo, Global Consumer Product, Consumer Financial Services, and Diversity & Inclusion). I was also recognized as an Emerging Leader and was selected to participate in a leadership acceleration program for high-performers.

San Jose, Ca, Us

I led the integration efforts of the Modest team, operations, and product post acquisition by PayPal within the Braintree and PayPal ecosystem. Additionally, I co-led the Business Development charter for PayPal Commerce, pitching the offering and vision for contextual commerce to Large Enterprise Retailers and potential Channel Partners

Chicago, Il, Us

(acquired by PayPal)As the company’s fifth employee, I built the operational foundation of the business ; primary functions within my purview included Finance, Business Development, and HR. I helped develop and refine the company’s renowned remote-first culture, employee perks and benefits, and hiring policies to help attract and retain top tech talent. I worked with the leadership to identify, analyze, prioritize, pursue, and execute business growth opportunities while serving as the voice of the customer for internal process and product improvements. Most importantly, I was a critical player in the acquisition of Modest by PayPal for a rapid close turnaround.

Jersey City, Nj, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I was brought in by Sandbox Industries to be the CEO of an internally-incubated company, Lab42 (a high-tech B2B market research company). I formulated business protocols to improve business operations, defined hiring and talent practices, and raised venture funding to fuel the growth. Under my leadership, revenue for the company grew by 7x and attained profitability.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Led and managed client campaigns, promotions and programs, working closely with the top agencies (such as Digitas, Ogilvy, MediaVest etc.) on several global brands (such as Proctor & Gamble, Whirlpool, Kellogg’s etc.)- Collaborated cross-functionally on the seamless execution of all client campaigns (consisting of targeted media, social media campaigns, custom creative and content delivery, sampling program implementations etc.)

-Defined and led the launch process of all new client community websites for leading retailers and etailers , serving as the key contact for all external and internal stakeholders-Positioned clients for post-launch success by recommending product portfolio, module structure and community culture based on their key target, focus group findings, and business objectives

Stamford, Ct, Us

Conducted a comprehensive global competitive analysis and identified potential market and product innovation opportunities expected to increase in Guest Satisfaction Index; presented findings to the Global GM Advisory Board consisting of the top 25 General Managers.

Mba, Analytical Consulting; Marketing; Management & Organization; Finance;

B.S., Marketing; International Business