Dana Siebert

Dana Siebert has quite an impressive background in building entrepreneurial ecosystems in Oregon. She has extensive experience in technology, life sciences, and entertainment markets within a wide range of companies, including venture-backed start-ups, family-owned mid-size, and global public enterprises. Dana also has a strong track record of leadership within high-growth businesses and industries at points of major structural change. She is skilled at transitions to new business models and driving growth by constructing great teams and harnessing diverse people styles. Dana is a natural team builder who is highly effective in organizational dynamics and aligning groups around a common vision and strategic plan.

Currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Oregon, Dana has held several advisory positions at companies such as Growth Strategies, Advisor at Palo Alto Software, Executive Vice President at Green Energy Corp, and UO Seed Fund, Advisor at the University of Oregon. She also held board positions at organizations such as the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator, Oregon Regional Accelerator Innovation Network (RAIN), and Avant Assessment. Before joining the University of Oregon, she served as President of Chambers Communications Corp and was a Managing Director at the Oregon Life Sciences Venture Fund. Furthermore, Dana held several executive-level positions at Symantec, such as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Services, THINK Technologies Director Sales, Board Of Directors at BrightMail Corp, and Board of Directors at TimeLine Solutions, Inc.