Deena Shakir — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as a Partner at Lux Capital, investing in transformative technologies.
Previously a Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures).
Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Board Director for the National Venture Capital Association and serves on boards for companies including Maven Clinic, SteadyMD, and Alife Health.
Bestselling author of the children's picture book 'Leen...' published by Simon & Schuster.
Co-founded her first company while in college.
Graduated from Harvard University and Georgetown University.

Biography

Deena Shakir is an American venture capitalist currently serving as a Partner at Lux Capital. In this role, she invests in transformative technologies aimed at improving lives and livelihoods, with a focus on extraordinary, mission-driven founders. Her investment portfolio spans various stages and sectors, including women's and family health (e.g.