Doug Galen

Co-Founder and CEO at Rippleworks

Doug Galen's work experience includes the following roles:

1. Co-Founder and CEO at Rippleworks (2015-present): Galen is responsible for connecting fast-growing social ventures with expertise from Silicon Valley and the US tech sector to help them overcome scaling challenges.

2. Lecturer for Stanford GSB's StartUp Garage at Stanford Graduate School of Business (2014-present): Galen serves as a lecturer, sharing their knowledge and experience with startup ventures.

3. Member of the Board of Directors at Heifer International (2015-present): Galen contributes to Heifer International's mission of ending world hunger and poverty by empowering communities through sustainable agriculture and commerce.

4. Board Member at Kenzie Academy (2017-2022): Galen serves on the board of Kenzie Academy, contributing their expertise to the organization's mission.

5. Member of the Board of Directors at Positive Coaching Alliance (2004-2019): Galen played a role in transforming youth sports by training coaches and parents to have a positive impact on today's youth.

6. Member of the Board of Directors at Jasper Ridge Farm (2012-2016): Galen contributed to the work of Jasper Ridge Farm, a non-profit organization.

7. Board of Advisors at Ripple Labs (2013-2015): Galen provided guidance and advice to Ripple Labs, a company working towards evolving finance through the use of virtual currency.

8. Professor at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley (2014): Galen served as a professor at the Haas School of Business, sharing their knowledge and expertise.

9. Chief Revenue Officer at shopkick (2011-2013): Galen was responsible for driving revenue and overseeing retail partners at shopkick, a popular shopping app.

10. Senior Vice President of BD and M&A at Shutterfly (2005-2011): Galen played a key role in Shutterfly's growth, helping redefine its mission and vision and overseeing successful mergers and acquisitions.

Overall, Galen's work experience spans various sectors, including social ventures, education, non-profit organizations, and technology companies.

Doug Galen attended the University of California, Berkeley from 1984 to 1988. Doug obtained a BS degree in Finance and Real Estate in 1984, and later pursued an MBA degree, which they completed in 1988.

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Timeline

  • Co-Founder and CEO

    January, 2015 - present