Danielle Dudum
Partner at Cherubic Ventures
Danielle Dudum
Partner at Cherubic Ventures
United States
Overview
Work Experience
Partner and Head of US Operations & Platforms
2018 - Current
- Develop and deliver comprehensive programming tailored to support early-stage founders. - Provide in-depth strategic guidance and hands-on operational support to help founders and portfolio companies overcome challenges and achieve growth milestones. Actively participate on the boards of portfolio companies. - Develop and implement efficient processes and systems to enhance productivity and streamline operations within the firm. - Oversee and manage all aspects of deal-specific legal work within the United States. Facilitate the smooth execution of agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting the interests of the fund and portfolio companies. - Identify and lead investment opportunities to provide ongoing support and funding for high-potential companies. Ensure continuous engagement and resource allocation to nurture the most promising ventures in our portfolio. - Engage in strategic conversations with existing and prospective LPs to align on the fund’s vision, investment strategies, and post investment portfolio performance. About Cherubic: Founded in 2014, Cherubic Ventures is a global seed-stage fund investing in pre-product/market fit companies. We are eager to partner with the most talented founders. Our team sits across San Francisco, NY, Singapore, Japan and Taipei. Notable portfolio companies include Hims & Hers, Calm and Flexport. Cherubic has a global network of more than 150 portfolio companies, 450M+ AUM, as well as 500+ founders, advisors, and institutional investors, allowing us to provide top-tier support for founders on their startup journey.
Board Observer
2024
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Board Observer
2024
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Board Observer
2023
Board Observer
2019
Board Observer
2019
Trustee
2022
Head of Operations
2022 - 2023
Global Operations & Strategy
2015 - 2018
Led technical operations team responsible for providing global 24/5 multi-channel ad support (chat, phone, video, email) for Google’s largest clients. Supported over 200 ad products, across 10+ languages and time zones. Owned end-to-end key operational metrics to provide world class customer support, quality and efficiency. Proactively identified operational bottlenecks and monitored and re-evaluated KPIs in real time. Rebalanced resources and streamlined workflows to improve customer experience and enhance internal productivity. Partnered cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to inform product road maps and make real time product improvements based on customer feedback.
Blackbox Connect/Google for Entreprenurs Advisor
2015 - 2018
Advised international and multicultural founders on acquisition marketing, customer support, and sales operations. Provided tailored mentorship with cultural sensitivity to build effective relationships and support their growth and success.
Manager/Head of New Business Development
2010 - 2015
Led several new business sales teams in sourcing, pitching, and closing new ad accounts for Google. Achieved $25 million in net new ad revenue, boosting sales team productivity by 74% year-over-year and increasing overall revenue by 90% year-over-year. Responsible for all aspects of sales leadership: hiring, performance management, pipeline mechanics, revenue forecasting, compensation and incentive analysis, target setting, and annual business planning. Managed additional offshore and onshore vendor pre-sales team.
Global Program Manager: Women Techmakers
2014 - 2014
Designed and scaled global initiatives to support Google’s grassroots network of over 3,000 female entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Managed the promotion and strategic use of Google’s brand to enhance its presence and impact in these regions.
New Business Development & Production
2009 - 2010