Clarissa Shen

Clarissa Shen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as a Founding Equity LP at Acrew Capital since May 2021, Clarissa plays a pivotal role in a $300M Diversify Capital Funds initiative. As Acting CEO at Q Bio from May 2019 to August 2024, Clarissa successfully led fundraising that achieved over $27M in strategic investments and facilitated FDA approval for medical imaging software. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at Udacity, Clarissa was instrumental in scaling the company to over 500 employees and achieving a $1B valuation. Early career experiences include leadership roles at Better Chinese LLC, Apollo Group, Monitor Deloitte, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Clarissa holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree from Williams College, along with additional education in corporate governance.