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Shashi Srikantan

Head of Level Up Ventures at Hearst

New York, New York

Overview 

Shashi Srikantan is the Head of Level Up Ventures at Hearst in New York, focusing on early-stage startups, venture capital, and corporate strategy. With a background in sustainable finance and entrepreneurship, Shashi has successfully led investments in diverse sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, and AI while also founding organizations like Columbia Venture Community and PLVSH. Currently serving as the Head of Level Up Ventures at Hearst, Shashi Srikantan has demonstrated expertise in early-stage ventures and corporate strategy, leading investments in sectors like cybersecurity and digital health. Additionally, Shashi's career highlights include founding organizations like Columbia Venture Community and PLVSH, showcasing a commitment to entrepreneurship and sustainable finance.

Work Experience 

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Level Up Ventures

  • Managing Director

    2020 - Current

    I am the Head of Ventures for Hearst Level Up, where I lead investments in early-stage, tech-enabled startups led by Black and Latino founders. We couple financial investment with a deep bench of expertise across Hearst and our external partners to support our portfolio companies and accelerate their growth.

Leveling the Field for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs

levelupventures.com
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Hearst

  • Managing Director, Head of Level Up Ventures

    2020

The cable network and TV production division of Hearst Corporation

hearst.com
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Global Women in VC

  • Member

    2021

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HearstLab

  • HearstLab Scout

    2020

    - Assist in the evaluation process for potential HearstLab investments (pre-series A). - Advise HearstLab teams (a community of early stage, women-led startups) on operations, business strategy, investor material.

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Columbia Venture Community

  • Founder, Project Two.Eight

    2019 - 2020

    Founded Project Two.Eight in 2020, which provides female founders with access to early-stage support through hands-on workshops, classroom instruction, and mentorship focused on the specific needs of female entrepreneurs.

CVC is one of the largest alumni groups at Columbia University for those interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

columbia.vc
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Fitch Ratings

  • Director

    2006 - 2020

    Sustainable Finance / ESG, Structured Finance, Corporate Development.

Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.

fitchratings.com
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PLVSH

  • Founder

    2015 - 2018

    Fashion-tech company offering data-driven shopping experience for plus-size women.

PLVSH is an online personal styling service catering exclusively to plus size women sizes 14+.

plvshstyle.com
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BNP Paribas

  • Operations Strategy

    2004 - 2006

    BNP Paribas, Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

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Credit Suisse

  • Associate

    2002 - 2004

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

credit-suisse.com

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