Solmaz Shahalizadeh

Solmaz Shahalizadeh is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data science, analytics, and investment. Currently serving as an Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners, advising portfolio companies on scaling and AI, Solmaz is also a Founding Partner at Backbone Angels, focusing on investments in women and non-binary founders. Other current roles include Board Member positions at Fullscript and Invest Ottawa, and Strategic Advisor at Olo. Prior to these roles, Solmaz held various leadership positions at Shopify, leading teams in data science and engineering to develop machine learning-powered products. Academic credentials include an MSc. in Computer Science from McGill University and an MSc. in Bioinformatics from Chalmers University of Technology.