Shawn Gunn

Shawn Gunn is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. He currently serves as a Board Member at Plug In Ventures, a position he has held since 2022.1

Professional Background

Shawn Gunn is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and private equity. He has a strong focus on advanced technologies, media, and entertainment sectors.1

Key Roles and Achievements

CEO and Founder:

• Co-founder and Board Member of PLLAY Labs, Inc. since 20191
• Founded three startups, raising over $8M and growing teams to 10 employees, with one successful exit1

Executive Leadership:

• Led INRIX to $100M in revenues
• Participated in Traffic.com's IPO
• Managed global advertising expansion at Nokia (NYSE: NOK)1

Financial Expertise:

• Managed P&Ls up to $100M
• Raised $4M in Pre-Seed funding for PLLAY Labs
• Led PERSONA's growth to a successful exit in 2 years1

M&A and Strategic Transactions:

• Supported 3 large strategic transactions
• Led or assisted 8 companies in achieving successful exits, delivering $1B in returns to investors1

Board Positions

In addition to his role at Plug In Ventures, Shawn serves on several boards:

• Board Member at NextMesh.io (2022 - Present)
• Advisory Board Member at nFlux AI (2019 - Present)1

Expertise and Focus Areas

Shawn specializes in:

• SaaS
• Consumer Subscription
• Gaming
• Web3
• Scaling businesses to $100M+
• Private equity turnarounds
• Public and private M&A1

Shawn Gunn is known for his ability to drive growth, navigate complex financial landscapes, and make impactful contributions to organizations and industries.1