Sheila Narayan

Managing Director

2014 - Current

Golden Seeds is one of the most active early-stage investment groups - investing exclusively in women-led companies within the B2B & B2C technology, health care, and consumer products industries.

Mentor In Residence

2022

Board Member

2019

Board Member

2017

Principal

2012

Provide management consulting to financial institutions, fin-tech service providers, start-up companies, and non-profit organizations in the areas of business strategy, market research, service delivery optimization, vendor negotiation, and executive coaching.

Board Trustee

2022 - 2023

Executive Vice President, Operations

2010 - 2011

Reported to CEO. Member of Executive Leadership Team. Led team of 200 across Banking and Biller-direct Payment Operations, Call Center, Client Services, Configuration, and 24/7 Production Operations.

EVP and General Manager, Banking Payments Division

2008 - 2010

Dual-reported to CEO and President. Member of Executive Leadership Team. Led $40 million division providing SaaS-oriented online banking and bill payment services to large financial institutions. Managed team of 95 across Product Development, Sales, Payment Operations, and Client Services.

Partner

1995 - 2006

Led business development and client engagements at premier payments industry consultancy. Co-managed $10M Card Issuing practice. Advised executives of 30+ top financial institutions, credit card issuers, payment processors, automotive manufacturers, healthcare insurance companies, retailers, and affinity marketing groups in North America, Europe, and Africa.

Sr. Audit Consultant / Financial Analyst

1989 - 1993

Completed 3-year intensive financial development program. Audited domestic and international engineering, manufacturing, sales and field service operations. Received Financial Excellence Award.