Daphne Carmeli

Daphne Carmeli is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in technology, e-commerce, and logistics. She served as Vice President & Officer of Emerging Business at Target from May 2020 to May 2022.1 This role came after Target acquired Deliv, a company Carmeli founded and led as CEO for 8 years.

Career Highlights

Founder and CEO of Deliv: Carmeli founded Deliv in May 2012, a crowdsourced last-mile logistics company that provided same-day delivery services for over 4,000 businesses, including major retailers and e-commerce companies.1 Under her leadership, Deliv secured funding from prominent venture capital firms and experienced significant growth before being acquired by Target in 2020.

Silicon Valley Executive: Prior to Deliv, Carmeli held several high-profile positions in the tech industry:

• VP of Marketing at Netscape Communications (1998-2000)
• Director of Marketing at WebMD (1995-1998)
• Product Manager at SGI (1991-1995)

Current Role: Since January 2007, Carmeli has been active as a "Rainmaker," serving as a board director, advisor, and angel investor for early-stage technology companies.1 She has been involved with numerous startups across various sectors, including health tech, e-commerce, and supply chain management.

Education

• MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude) from Brandeis University

Expertise

Carmeli is known for her skills in:

• Leadership
• B2B marketing
• Public relations
• Talent acquisition
• Supply chain and logistics innovation

Her diverse experience and successful track record have established her as a respected figure in the technology and business communities, particularly in areas related to e-commerce and last-mile delivery solutions.