Dena Nejad

Dena Nejad is a seasoned marketing and growth expert with extensive experience in the tech industry. Currently serving in Integrated Revenue Marketing at GitHub since August 2025, Dena also founded Roya Labs in 2021, providing marketing and GTM advisory services, while implementing data-driven growth tactics. Previous roles include Fractional CMO at Clearly AI and Parasail, as well as Strategic GTM Advisor for Orderful. Dena has a strong background as an Operating Partner at Mach49, leading go-to-market efforts for generative AI platforms, and has held key marketing positions at Fletch, Hover, and Showpad. Dena's investment portfolio since 2021 includes notable companies like Tenacity Venture Capital and MintGreen, showcasing a commitment to fostering innovation in the tech sector. Dena holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Illinois, along with education from CentraleSupélec and Universitat de Barcelona.