Sharon K. gillenwater
Tech Founder, Investor, Author & Speaker
Sharon is a tech startup founder, investor, author and speaker who is on a mission to demystify entrepreneurship and make it more accessible to all.
She is the author of Scaling With Soul: How I Built & Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole, which chronicles her love of startups and how she built and sold Boardroom Insiders, Inc.
Sharon speaks to groups of entrepreneurs at both in-person and virtual events, educating and inspiring them about how to build companies to multimillion dollar exits. She is also a prolific TikToker, sharing her knowledge and experiences with entrepreneurs around the world.
“our students were deeply engaged, by sharon’s insights on running a company and, more importantly, on staying true to your values throughout the journey.”
Tori Gilbert, Student Program Manager, Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, Brown University, Providence, RI, November 2024
“Sharon had a room full of tech founders captivated with her stories, insights and answers - it’s so rare to get to see Inside the kinds of deals that she has done and then get to ask questions!”
— Danae Shell, CEO, Valla, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 2024