Gené Teare

Gené Teare has a diverse and extensive work experience in the technology and data industry. Gené is currently working at Crunchbase as a Senior Data Editor, where they conduct strategic research and reports on trends within private company data, with a focus on global venture funding trends, fintech, and gender equity in venture and tech. In this role, they also serve as a frequent speaker and moderator on these topics at various events.

Prior to their current position, Gené held the role of Senior Data Journalist & Research Lead at Crunchbase, where they acted as a spokesperson for Crunchbase data and reports. Gené also wrote on venture trends, women in tech, and women in venture reports. Additionally, they served as a moderator and public speaker on venture funding trends and gender equity at numerous tech events.

Before joining Crunchbase, Gené served as the Data Management Team Lead, where they developed Crunchbase into a highly sought-after resource for VCs, entrepreneurs, journalists, and analysts. Gené also led research initiatives with data and content partners, collaborating with organizations such as All Raise, SheWorx, NVCA, Blackbox Female Founder Series, Him for Her, Mind the Bridge, and Startup Genome.

Gené's earlier work experience includes a significant role at TechCrunch, where they served as the Head of Crunchbase. In this role, they played a key role in defining and prioritizing product features, as well as building the core data teams and engaging the community for dataset contributions.

Prior to their time at TechCrunch, Gené worked at RealNames as the Director of Marketing, where they played a crucial role in developing keyword purchases for the web and partnered with major search engines. And before that, they co-founded Cyberia Cafe and served as the VP of Operations, overseeing the expansion of Cyberia Cafés worldwide and presenting at global conferences on internet marketing strategies.

Overall, Gené Teare's work experience spans various leadership and research roles in the technology and data industry, with a particular focus on venture funding trends, fintech, and gender equity.

Gené Teare holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Cape Town. However, the specific duration of their education and the dates of their enrollment are not provided.