Shannon Brayton

Shannon Brayton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in marketing, communications, and technology in Silicon Valley. She currently serves as a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners.2

Career Highlights

LinkedIn:: Brayton had a significant tenure at LinkedIn, where she held key leadership roles:

• Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President (April 2015 - January 2020)
• Vice President of Corporate Communications (September 2010 - April 2015)2

During her time at LinkedIn, she led a global team of over 700 professionals, overseeing all aspects of integrated marketing and communications. She played a crucial role in LinkedIn's successful IPO in May 2011.2

Other Notable Positions::

• Senior Director of Corporate Communications at OpenTable (2008-2010)
• Various roles at eBay, including VP of Corporate Communications
• Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Yahoo12

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

Brayton is actively involved in several board positions:

• Board Member at Quizlet (since August 2020)
• Board Member at Vidyard (since February 2017)
• Advisory Board Member at Him For Her (since October 2018)2

She has also served on the board of Relativity and was a member of the Board of Directors for MAKERS Women.2

Investing and Advising

As an investor and advisor, Brayton has been involved with more than 30 companies since 2013, including Nextdoor, NerdWallet, Notion, and Cameo. She is also a Limited Partner in various funds, such as Ride Ventures, 01 Advisors, and Scribble Ventures.2

Personal

Brayton is known for her expertise in running communications functions at scale and shaping corporate narratives for prominent Silicon Valley companies.1 She has been recognized in PRWeek's Power List, ranking No. 18 in 2018.1 Brayton is also a mother of two and has shared insights on balancing parenthood with a high-powered career.3