Shirley is a seasoned consumer technology and operations executive with over 20 years of experience in scaling high-growth businesses and leading large-scale operations. She is currently the Chief Accelerator Investment Officer at Techstars, the world's most active pre-seed investor, where she oversees the selection, funding, and mentoring of entrepreneurs globally.Previously, she was the co-founder and CEO of Mixo, a video social commerce platform that achieved industry-leading retention and engagement metrics. She also held senior leadership roles at Lyft, Equinox, and Saks, where she led P&Ls, built high-performing teams, and executed strategic initiatives that drove revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. She is also a public company board director at Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE) and MamaMancini's (NASDAQ: MAMA), where she leverages her expertise in consumer brands, technology, social, marketplaces, and physical operations to provide guidance and oversight. Shirley is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders to drive innovation. Shirley is based in New York City.