Shilpi Sharma is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment, strategy, and operations. Currently, Shilpi serves as an Investment Committee Member at Tin Alley Ventures, focusing on deep tech startups, and as an Investor/Limited Partner at Portfolia, which targets innovative companies with a female-centered investment approach. Previous roles include Chief Strategy Officer at Yum! Brands, where Shilpi led global media and analytics strategies, and Co-Founder & CEO of Kvantum Inc., which was acquired by Yum! Brands. Shilpi has also contributed to education as a Lecturer at UC Davis Graduate School of Management and has a strong background in consulting from positions at PwC, Trianz, and Tata Consultancy Services. Shilpi holds an MBA in Strategy and Technology & Innovation Management from UC Davis and a Master of Science in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Currently, Shilpi is furthering education through MIT Professional Education.