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Saydeah Howard

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Co-founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital

San Francisco Bay Area

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About

Saydeah Howard is a Chief Operating Partner–type investor bringing experience scaling teams and culture at TaskRabbit, Zynga and Google, who centers mental health and psychological safety and publicly models vulnerability.

Invests in

FintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Experience

  1. Cherryrock CapitalCo-Founder, Managing Partnercurrent2023 — present
  2. People Leader AcceleratorAdjunct Instructorcurrent2022 — present
  3. IVPChief Talent Officer2019 — 2023Menlo Park
  4. IVPSenior Vice President Talent & Services2016 — 2019Menlo Park
  5. IVPVice President Talent & Venture Services2014 — 2016Menlo Park
  6. ChiefFounding Member2021 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  7. LeapFrogVice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development2011 — 2014
  8. LeapFrogSenior Director, Talent Management & Acquisition2010 — 2011
  9. Russell Reynolds AssociatesAssociate2006 — 2010
  10. Turner BroadcastingRegional Operations Director/Affiliate Ad Sales2004 — 2006
  11. ITVSDirector of Communications and Distribution2003 — 2004
  12. Canal Street Talent Mgmt IncTalent Agent2002 — 2003San Francisco Bay Area
  13. TruisDirector of Client Services1999 — 2002

Skills & more

Strategic Planning7Strategy32Management12Applicant Tracking Systems1Talent Management32Talent Acquisition17Leadership Development9Human Resources9EntertainmentStrategic Partnerships13Executive Search7Organizational Development13
+11 moreStart-upsRecruitingSuccession PlanningEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementSocial MediaOnboardingOrganizational EffectivenessTrainingCRM

Languages Spanish

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification — HR Certification Institute - HRCI
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification — HRCI
  • SHRM-SCP — SHRM
  • SHRM-SCP — SHRM

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Saydeah Howard?
Saydeah Howard is a Chief Operating Partner–type investor bringing experience scaling teams and culture at TaskRabbit, Zynga and Google, who centers mental health and psychological safety and publicly models vulnerability.
Where does Saydeah Howard work?
Saydeah Howard is Co-founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital.
What does Saydeah Howard invest in?
Saydeah Howard invests in Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
Where did Saydeah Howard go to school?
Saydeah Howard studied at Stanford University (BA, History); University of San Francisco School of Management (Masters of Science, Organizational Development).

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