Shawn Venkat

Senior Director of Product Management at Betterworks

Shawn Venkat is an experienced product management leader currently serving as the Senior Director of Product Management at Betterworks.1 4 With over 17 years of experience in software development, digital marketing, and product management, Venkat has established himself as a hands-on, data-driven product leader.1

Professional Experience

Venkat thrives in fast-paced environments and has a strong background in B2B SaaS products.1 His expertise includes:

Product management
Software development
Digital marketing
UX design for complex products

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Betterworks, Venkat leads product management initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and growth.1 4 He has been actively involved in hiring and team building, particularly seeking talented B2B-SaaS Senior Product Designers.2

Additional Ventures

Beyond his role at Betterworks, Shawn Venkat is also:

A startup investor, having invested in over 50 companies5
Part of the Hustle Fund VC Squad 65
A co-founder of Local Wisdom5

Personal Life

Venkat is married to Phoebe Shin Venkat, who is known for her expertise in building world-class communities.3

Online Presence

Shawn Venkat maintains an active online presence:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnvenkat (with 500+ connections)1
Twitter: @shawnvenkat5

Venkat's diverse experience and leadership in product management, coupled with his involvement in startup investments, position him as a notable figure in the tech industry.

Experience

Senior Director of Product Management at Betterworks (August 2022 - Present)

- Director of Product Management at Betterworks (August 2019 - August 2022) - Senior Product Manager at Betterworks (April 2018 - August 2019) - Angel Investor at Hybrid Ventures (January 2017 - Present) - Product Consultant (Self Employed) (November 2017 - March 2018) - Lead Product Manager at Mindflash (September 2015 - November 2017) - Senior Product Manager at Jiff, Inc. (January 2015 - July 2015) - Principal Product Manager at Web Effectual (April 2013 - December 2014) - VP Product Management at Local Wisdom (January 2010 - March 2013) - VP Digital Strategy/Co-Founder at Local Wisdom (January 2007 - December 2010) - Lead Web Developer/Co-Founder at Local Wisdom (January 2000 - December 2006) - Database Administrator at Kana (June 1998 - April 2001)