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Sheila Narayan

Strategic Advisor

Greater Boston

Overview 

Sheila Narayan is a Strategic Advisor with a background in executive and operations management, business strategy, and financial services. She has held key leadership roles such as Managing Director at Golden Seeds and Executive Vice President at Online Resources, demonstrating expertise in strategic partnerships and business process improvement. Currently based in Greater Boston, Sheila Narayan's career highlights include serving as a Partner at First Annapolis (now part of Accenture) and as a Board Trustee at Golden Seeds Angel Association, Inc. She brings a wealth of experience in executive management, operations, and financial services to her current role as a Strategic Advisor.

Work Experience 

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Golden Seeds

  • 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.

Golden Seeds is a seed-stage investment firm that focuses on women entrepreneurs.

goldenseeds.com

Boston University, BUild Lab

  • Mentor In Residence

    2022

The Capital Network

  • Board Member

    2019

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Victoria Gourmet Inc

  • Board Member

    2017

Victoria Gourmet is a provider of natural spices, seasoning blends, and gourmet ingredients.

vgourmet.com

Narayan Advisory Services LLC

  • 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.

Golden Seeds Angel Association, Inc.

  • Board Trustee

    2022 - 2023

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Online Resources

  • 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.

First Annapolis, now part of Accenture

  • 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.

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Digital Equipment Corporation (USA)

  • 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.

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