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Courtney Wiley, MBA

Founder

Founder at Shearshare

United States

FoundedShearshare

About

Courtney Wiley is a technology founder and cofounder of ShearShare, and holds an MBA. She has held marketing leadership roles including vice president of marketing at Marketing Advocate, global director of Oracle's digital marketing strategy and innovations group, and head of demand generation and JAPAC field marketing at RightNow Technologies, and previously ran a consulting firm serving clients including Zendesk, Zenefits, and Qualtrics. Her recognitions include being a Fast Company World-Changing Ideas honoree, a 2015 Direct Marketing News 40 Under 40 honoree, and a member of the Texas Military Institute Hall of Fame.

Founder at Shearshare

Intro paths

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In turn, Courtney can intro founders to Shearshare's investors below.

Shearshare's investors Β· 4

500 GlobalSan Francisco Β· $150K checks Β· since 2016Backstage CapitalLos Angeles Β· $50K checksChloe CapitalIthaca Β· $100K – $250K checksFearless FundAtlanta Β· $250K – $3M checks

Co-founders at Shearshare

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Courtney CaldwellFounder
DC
Dr.Tye Caldwell

Experience

  1. PEF CommunityMembercurrent2024 β€” present
  2. SabbaticalCaptaincurrent2024 β€” present
  3. TMI-The Episcopal School of TexasMember Board of Trusteescurrent2016 β€” present
  4. National Basketball Association (NBA)Business Mentor2025 β€” 2026
  5. King Urban Life Center, IncBoard Member2023 β€” 2026Buffalo, New York, United States
  6. Southern Methodist UniversityBoard Member, Crain Leadership Endowment Fund (CLEFBOD)2018 β€” 2025Dallas, Texas, United States
  7. Southern Methodist UniversityBoard Member, 21st Century Council2020 β€” 2024Dallas, Texas, United States
  8. Southern Methodist UniversityAlumni Board Member2016 β€” 2020Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  9. Southern Methodist UniversityTask Force on the University Curriculum2017Dallas, Texas, United States
  10. ShearShare, Inc.Cofounder & CEO2023 β€” 2024
  11. ShearShare, Inc.Cofounder & COO2017 β€” 2023
  12. Ogle SchoolsAdvisory Board Member2016 β€” 2024
  13. The University of Texas at DallasAdvisory Board Member, Entrepreneurship Council2018 β€” 2024Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  14. The University of Texas at DallasMember Board of Directors, Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance2015 β€” 2021Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  15. Regency Beauty InstituteAdvisory Board Member2016DFW, Lewisville
  16. iMedia Communications, Inc.Contributing Blogger2010 β€” 2016
  17. Galaxy Counseling CenterMember Board of Directors2014 β€” 2016
  18. Sparksfly TechnologiesAdvisor2014 β€” 2015Palo Alto, California
  19. The Write OneFounder2005 β€” 2015Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  20. Marketing Advocate (Teakwood Capital)Head Of Marketing2013 β€” 2014Greater Boston Area
  21. OracleGlobal Director of Digital Marketing Strategy & Innovation2012 β€” 2013Redwood City, California
  22. OracleDirector of Global Digital Demand Generation & JAPAC Field Marketing, RightNow GBU2012Redwood City, California
  23. ShowpitchAdvisor2013Naples, Florida Area
  24. RightNowGlobal Director of Digital Demand Generation2011 β€” 2012Bozeman, Montana
  25. INgage NetworksDirector of Digital Marketing2009 β€” 2011Naples, Florida
  26. SaveFans!Advisor2010Los Angeles, California
  27. Telligent Systems (Zimbra)Marketing Manager2009
  28. Telligent Systems (Zimbra)Senior Content Developer2007 β€” 2009Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  29. Nest Family EntertainmentMarketing Specialist2006 β€” 2007Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  30. Insight for LivingMarketing Coordinator/interim Marketing Manager2003 β€” 2006Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  31. eVerge GroupMarketing Manager2001 β€” 2002Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Skills & more

Strategic Planning43Problem Solving11Negotiation13Strategy99Creative Strategy13SaaS48Google Analytics15Lead Generation99Customer Acquisition29Integrated Marketing61Marketing Strategy99Social Media Marketing99
+12 moreMarketing CommunicationsContent MarketingOnline MarketingSEOPPCSEMBrand DevelopmentBudgetingTeam BuildingB2B MarketingProcess ImprovementBudgets
  • Essentials of Statistical Analysis (EOSA) β€” CITI Program
  • Neuroscience Coach β€” Efficientcoach
  • Plagiarism (RCR-Basic) β€” CITI Program

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Courtney Wiley, MBA?
Courtney Wiley is a technology founder and cofounder of ShearShare, and holds an MBA. She has held marketing leadership roles including vice president of marketing at Marketing Advocate, global director of Oracle's digital marketing strategy and innovations group, and head of demand generation and JAPAC field marketing at RightNow Technologies, and previously ran a consulting firm serving clients including Zendesk, Zenefits, and Qualtrics. Her recognitions include being a Fast Company World-Changing Ideas honoree, a 2015 Direct Marketing News 40 Under 40 honoree, and a member of the Texas Military Institute Hall of Fame.
Where does Courtney Wiley, MBA work?
Courtney Wiley, MBA is Founder of Shearshare.
What companies did Courtney Wiley, MBA found?
Courtney Wiley, MBA founded Shearshare.
Where did Courtney Wiley, MBA go to school?
Courtney Wiley, MBA studied at Southern Methodist University (BBA, Marketing Honors); The University of Texas at Dallas (MBA, Marketing); TMI Episcopal (High School Valedictorian, Second in command).

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