Kusum Chanrai

Kusum Chanrai is an accomplished marketing and growth leader with a strong focus on AI-powered platforms. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing & Growth at Vercel since June 2025, Kusum oversees the marketing strategy for v0, an innovative design and coding platform. Prior to this role, Kusum was the CEO and Founder of Rebel Care, where an AI-powered mental healthcare platform was developed to support adolescent girls. Kusum's experience also includes acting as a Fractional CMO and Marketing Advisor for various startups, achieving significant growth in AI health tech and B2B SaaS sectors. As VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Sama Fertility, Kusum helped establish key partnerships that enhanced patient acquisition strategies. Earlier experience as VP of Product Marketing at Owlet Baby Care included successfully launching the Smart Sock 2 product, surpassing revenue expectations. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master's degree from the University of Cambridge.