Sarah BirdFounder

United States - Seattle, Washington

Sarah Bird is a seasoned and visionary CEO, board member, and investor with expertise spanning digital media, software-as-a-service, and venture capital. She has secured multiple rounds of venture capital, had a successful exit, managed approximately $100 million in annual revenue, and served a vast global customer base. Her strategic acumen is further evident through her involvement in the acquisition and sale of many companies, solidifying her reputation as a transformative leader in the industry.

Sarah's passion for cutting-edge technologies has been a driving force throughout her career. As early as 2008, she embraced machine learning and AWS, effectively addressing complex big data challenges. Her commitment to digital transformation has fostered a culture of innovation, ensuring customer-centric solutions while upholding stringent security and quality standards.

Sarah is a nationally-recognized speaker and leader. Her insights on cultivating corporate cultures that inspire employees, promoting inclusion, and driving civic engagement have earned her invitations to prestigious events, including the White House, where she shared invaluable perspectives on creating family-friendly workplaces that attract and retain diverse talent.

Sarah Bird's exceptional contributions have garnered numerous accolades, solidifying her position as a highly sought-after executive and board member. She has been honored as one of the Top 100 Women in Tech and received the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 recognition. Additionally, she has been named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, a 2x CEO of the Year Finalist by Geekwire, and was recognized as the inaugural Female Founder's Alliance Role Model of the Year. Her induction as an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow further underscores her significant impact on the technology sector and the broader community.

She is emerging from sabbatical during which she enjoyed traveling with her family, diving into her mycology hobby, investing in start ups, and serving as a strategic advisor for a non-profit and a new technology venture. She is looking for an organization-in-transition where she can chart the strategic direction and build a world-class leadership team.