Shannon Brayton

Shannon Brayton currently serves as a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners, providing strategic support to entrepreneurs in building sustainable companies. In addition, Shannon is a member of the CMO Advisory Council at Business Insider, contributing to the growth of resources for marketing executives. As a board member of KQED and Quizlet, as well as a board member at Vidyard and Him For Her, Shannon plays a key role in governance and strategic direction. With a background as the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at LinkedIn, Shannon led a large global marketing team, overseeing various aspects of marketing and communications. Since 2013, involvement as an investor and advisor in over 30 companies demonstrates a commitment to supporting emerging businesses and their founders.