Amanda Peyton, a successful entrepreneur and startup founder, has an extensive background in the technology industry with experience at renowned organizations such as Google and Etsy. Peyton has a diverse educational background with a BA from Northwestern University, a Chinese Language Certificate from Beijing Language and Culture University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management. She has founded multiple startups such as MessageParty and Grand St. while also serving in roles such as Lead, Module Marketplace, Project Ara at Google and PM, Etsy Manufacturing at Etsy. Her expertise in startups and innovation sets her apart from others in the industry. Peyton is currently seeking to revolutionize the HR space with her venture, Braid.