Kavita Herbert

Kavita Herbert is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in business development and technology solutions. As the Founder and CEO of BackBone since December 2021, Kavita leads a B2B matchmaking platform that enhances business connections. Kavita's accolades include winning the Scale Investors Award at the CommBank Emerging Tech Startup Pitch Fest in May 2023 and the Silicon Beach Digital Innovation Pitch Challenge in March 2023, as well as being a finalist for the 2024 SIMBA Gala Awards for Excellence in Business. Additional roles as a Partner at SkillsTX, Yarken, and Colibo, along with serving as Managing Director at K-Factor Advisory, highlight a commitment to optimizing workforce potential and digital workplace experiences. Kavita's previous leadership positions at Templafy, Uber, and Dropbox, coupled with a solid academic foundation with an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, underscore a strong track record of driving growth and innovation across various sectors.