About Me
Hi, I’m Mariane Bekker, an investor, entrepreneur, and seasoned engineering leader with a passion for empowering early-stage founders.
With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, technical expertise, and leadership to help startups achieve their goals.
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I advise startups on fundraising, finding a co-founder, hiring technical talent, personal branding and technical guidance.​​
My Career:
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Founder & CEO, Women Founders Bay
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​ Leading one of the most active communities of tech female founders in the Bay Area, I empower over 300 women-led startups across diverse tech sectors including AI/ML, Healthtech, Fintech, and more.
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Partner, Progressive Ventures:
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Providing strategic support to early-stage B2B AI companies, I leverage my extensive experience to help startups navigate their growth journey.
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Angel Investor, SHACK15 Ventures:
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Investing in DeepTech and AI startups at their earliest stages, I contribute to their development and success.
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Founder & CEO, Upward Recruiting:
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​Established a boutique recruitment agency that connects startups with diverse tech talent, achieving rapid growth and becoming a trusted partner in the industry.
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Director of Engineering, Mindbody:
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Scaled the engineering team from 7 to 40+, played a key role in product development, and led the team through multiple successful exits.
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Head of Engineering, Rocksbox:
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​As a member of the executive team, I scaled the engineering department and significantly contributed to the company’s growth.
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Team Lead, if(we):
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Led the backend API team, supporting social network properties and contributing to the company’s acquisition.
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My Career Journey
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Founder & CEO
Women Founders Bay
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Leading one of the most active communities of tech female founders in the Bay Area, I empower over 300 women-led startups across diverse tech sectors including AI/ML, Healthtech, Fintech, and more.
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