Hi, my name is Shana Kay Derman. I am a technology entrepreneur, a mom, a wife, a friend, a philanthropist, a support of women in technology and business and an all-round supporter of those who are previously disadvantaged.
I believe in equality that is fair, where opportunities are awarded when the skills match, but opportunities also awarded where passion and eagerness are given a chance.
Capabilities
- Leadership skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork Skills
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Planning
- Written Communication
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Accounting
- Adaptability
- Negotiation
- Decision Making
- Management
- Organization.
Experience
- Leadership
- Co-founded a software company (3 people) and with the founders, grew the company to 55 people after 5 years with no external investment.
- Negotiated and secured investment deals for co-founded company IntelliCred, resulting in a $900,000 grant investment and 20% equity investment valued at $70,000.
- Public Speaking
- Selected to present at international entrepreneurship competitions, resulting in top 5 or 10 placements.
- Presented workshops and talks to prestiges companies and brands such as Oprah Magazine.
- Presented segments on radio and TV such as 5FM, PowerFM on topics such as Women in Technology or Entrepreneurship.
- Presented / pitched in South Africa, Switzerland, USA, China.
- Teamwork
- Ability to build solid relationships with colleagues, business partners and specialists by strengthening teamwork, partnership and collaboration in a virtual or face-to-face environment.
- Experience in local teams and teams across time zones.