Dana Oshiro

Dana Oshiro is a General Partner at Heavybit Industries, a venture capital firm specializing in developer-first startups.23 She leads pre-seed through Series-A investments in developer tools, cloud/OSS infrastructure, and AI/ML startups.1 With over 15 years of experience in go-to-market strategies, Dana has played a crucial role in launching more than 50 developer-first products.23

At Heavybit, Dana has been instrumental in:

1. Building the firm's brand, community, and accelerator program12
2. Managing the program and marketing teams2
3. Expanding Heavybit's network of advisors to 600+ domain-specific experts2
4. Co-founding the DevGuild conference series2

Prior to Heavybit, Dana's experience includes:

• Senior Marketing Manager at Code for America (2013-2014)3
• Freelance journalist for tech publications like The Next Web, ReadWriteWeb, and Mashable (2005-2014)3
• Marketing roles at various companies, including inPowered and Fixya.com3

Dana holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Victoria and a diploma in Public Relations from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.23 She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is known for her expertise in developer-first go-to-market strategies, community building, and venture capital.23